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Saturday 10 January 2009. 09:30 AM
Sunday 11 January 2009. 09:30 AM
Monday 12 January 2009. 09:30 AM
Tuesday 13 January 2009. 09:30 AM
Wednesday 14 January 2009. 09:30 AM
Thursday 15 January 2009. 09:30 AM
Friday 16 January 2009. 09:30 AM
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Witness the culture clash between the Papuan people and the colonial settlers and experience the historical narrative of Papua in the 1920's in this unique new exhibition of 80 Frank Hurley images - many of which have never before appeared on public display.
While Hurley's superb coverage of the Mawson (1911-1913) and Shackleton (1914-1916) Antarctic expeditions, and the tragic horror of the First World War have guaranteed him a special place in the history of photography, his work in colonial Papua is less well known.
Now, Australian Museum visitors have the chance to see a fascinating selection of these historical images and gain a valuable insight into Hurley's life in Papua, his art and his ability to document distinctive turning points of the 20th century.
Visit the Australian Museum this March and experience these evocative Hurley images which serve not only as important historical records of our Pacific neighbour but also as innovative art from one of Australia's greatest cultural icons.
