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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

IMA building on Brunswick street in the Valley.
Fortitude Valley
Institute Of Modern Art
A minimalist space of high creativity tucked under and behind the Judith Wright Centre
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Exterior of GOMA South Brisbane
South Brisbane
GOMA
GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown
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Pianting in warehouse of Fireworks Gallery in Brisbane.
Bowen Hills
Fireworks Gallery
This atmospheric converted factory space on the Valley/Newstead border is home to some of the country’s best contemporary indigenous artists.
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Inside Edwina Corlette Gallery New Farm
New Farm
Edwina Corlette Gallery
This gallery is one of Brisbane’s leading art spaces, showcasing the best of contemporary Australian art
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Secon world War Air Raid Shelters turned into bus stops in Teneriffe
Teneriffe
Air Raid Shelters
Christmas Eve 1941 it was decreed that all public and private employers and households were to immediately start building shelters.
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Albert St Uniting Church building and facade in Brisbane
Cbd
Albert St Uniting Church
The Albert St church, circa 1889, carries the cross as the prettiest church in the city, thanks to the distinctive style of architect GHM Addison.
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All Saints Anglican Church garden and statue of jesus in Spring Hill
Spring Hill
All Saints Anglican Church
The oldest surviving Anglican church in Brisbane was partially rebuilt in 1869 to enhance the original place of worship
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AMA House in Kelvin Grove
Kelvin Grove
Ama House
This unusual granite clad house with domed turret, hidden from the street, sits perched on one of the highest ridges in Kelvin Grove.
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Amity house and back yard on Welsby St New Farm
New Farm
Amity
Of all the grand timber villas that in the 19th century were studded along New Farm’s riverfront, Amity is the sole survivor.
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Annerley Army Reserve Depot warehouse building on Dudley St in Annerley
Annerley
Annerley Army Reserve Depot
This pair of army drill halls (and their parade ground), dating from 1914 and 1954 respectively are a rare surviving and intact pair from totally different eras.
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Archerfield Airport art deco main terminal building
Archerfield
Archerfield Airport
Brisbane’s second airport, located 11km south of the CBD and once the home of QANTAS, Ansett and TAA, has a history dating back to 1855.
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Ascot Railway Station
Ascot
Ascot Railway Station
As a quaintly suitable accessory for the nearby historical race grounds, Racecourse (later Ascot) Railway Station was purpose built to bring in the crowds to the popular horse races.
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Avalon house on Brunswick St New Farm
New Farm
Avalon
One of the first block of flats in Brisbane, the start of a trend that saw New Farm’s Victorian villas replaced with art deco flats
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Ballow Chambers building on Wickham Tce Spring Hill
Spring Hill
Ballow Chambers
At the time Ballow Chambers was was built in 1924-26, Wickham Tce was in the throes of establishing itself as Medical Row with doctor’s rooms popping up everywhere.
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Bardon house's sandstone facade in Bardon.
Bardon
Bardon House
This gothic gabled stone house was designed and built by prominent mid-19th century Brisbane citizen and mayor from 1864-65 Joshua Jeays on 39 acres of freehold land.
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Baroona Labor Hall building facade on Caxton street Petrie Terrace.
Petrie Terrace
Baroona Labor Hall
In its early days this grand decorative building was the venue for distribution of unemployment, sickness and funeral benefits for needy families by the founding group of members.
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