University Museums: Recent submissions

    • The Business of Photography: the 19th Century Studio 

      Brazier, Jan
      Published 2024-10-22
      In the 19th century photographs were predominantly the work of photographic studios. These businesses ranged from single person to complex operations. The output of the studio was credited to the studio name: only rarely ...
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    • Tidal Kin: Stories from the Pacific 

      Choulai, Ruth; Gagau, Steven; Philp, Jude; Tanoi, Leo
      Published 2024-10-21
      The histories of Pacific Islander travellers in the city of Sydney are poorly recorded or even remembered today. This exhibition is a response to the lack of recognition and resources for the over 90,000 New South Wales ...
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    • Instrumental: Surveying Instruments. 

      McMorrow, Kelsey
      Published 2024-10-21
      "Instrumental: Surveying Instruments" explores a range of specialised tools used for surveying between the early 19th and late 20th centuries. Visitors are introduced to the functions and applications of these varied ...
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    • Australian Seashores 

      Gill, Anthony; McMorrow, Kelsey
      Published 2024-10-21
      There is a growing popular awareness of the fragility of coastlines and seashores, due largely to an increasing understanding of climate change and habitat loss. Against this background, this exhibition sought to engage ...
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    • Instrumental: Using and Analysing Light 

      Brazier, Jan; McMorrow, Kelsey
      Published 2024-10-21
      Instrumental: Using and Analysing Light explores a broad range of technologies that use and analyse light. Visitors are introduced to the various functions and widespread applications of these optical instruments. Familiar ...
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