Arts Project Australia
Metropolis – Launch Event
The future city—a speculative urban metropolis shaped by science and
technology—was a widely explored theme during the twentieth century.
However, very few of these megacities ever came to fruition, and even fewer of those realised models were successful. Although certain elements of the metropolis have actualised and continue into the current day. Looking back upon the concept of the future city, there are numerous disconnects between what was proposed and what came to be.
The works in Metropolis respond to the fantasy modernist city as a multifaceted site upon which various narratives and emotions have been projected, while also exploring the relationship of those models to the present.
Featuring Cathy Staughton, Darren Sylvester, Diena Georgetti, Gavin Porter, Jordan Halsall, Lei Lei Kung, Matthew Harris, Michael Camakaris, Mia Boe, Sammi-Jo Matta, Samraing Chea, Steven Perrette and Terry Williams.
Curated by Amelia Winata
Venue
Perry Street Building
Collingwood Yards
Collingwood, 3066
Accessibility
Floor access to the Perry Street Building can be made via the following paths. From 30A Perry Street, a footpath leads to the retail area of Perry St (UG) and courtyard. The Perry Street Lift can be accessed via 30A and 30B Perry Street, allowing access to levels 1 and 2 of Perry Street Building. From Johnston Street access to Perry St Building can be made by crossing the courtyard.
Accessible toilets are located in three areas within the Perry Street Building. On the Upper Ground Level (Level UG) the accessible toilets are located in the service corridor in the northern part of the Building. near the staircase. These toilets are open throughout event hours. On L1 and L2 the toilets are located in the northern part of the building, behind heavy manual blue double doors. All accessible toilets are equipped with manual locks, exit buttons and grab rails.
