Members Book Club Helm (2025)

When

3.00 – 4.00 pm, Sat 2 May 2026

Where

Queensland Art Gallery, Member's Lounge

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

What to expect

Admission

  • QAGOMA Member

    $12.00

  • QAGOMA Member's Guest

    $17.00
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Alternatively email members@qagoma.qld.gov.au or call +61 (0)7 3840 7278

About

Discuss art, life, culture and creativity at our monthly Book Club. The titles on this season’s reading list connect to ideas and themes explored in ‘Olafur Eliasson: Presence’.

Ticket includes light refreshments. Members receive 20% off current and past Book Club titles at the QAGOMA Stores.

Helm (2025) by Sarah Hall

Helm is a ferocious, mischievous wind - a subject of folklore and wonder, who has blasted the sublime landscape of the Eden Valley since the very dawn of time. This is Helm's life story, formed from the chronicles of those the wind enchanted: the Neolithic tribe who tried to placate it, the Dark Age wizard priest who wanted to banish it, the Victorian steam engineer who attempted to capture it - and the farmer's daughter who fell in love. But now Dr Selima Sutar, surrounded by measuring instruments, alone in her observation hut, fears the end is nigh. Rich, wild and vital, Helm is the elemental tale of a unique life force - and of a relationship: between nature and people, neither of whom can weather life without the other.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Ticketholders must provide 2 days’ notice of cancellation to be eligible for a refund. Within 24 hours of the event date, ticketholders may request to transfer their payment to another Members event. No-shows cannot be refunded or transferred.

What to expect

This event is for QAGOMA Members and their guests. Please contact members@qagoma.qld.gov.au in advance of the program if you have any access needs or queries about the event. Find out more about Accessibility at QAGOMA and planning your visit.

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Participation and content

  • Attendees are encouraged to participate in conversations with fellow attendees and the facilitator. You can participate in discussion, ask questions, or just listen.
  • These events are a great way to meet fellow Members and many people attend solo.
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
  • Capacity is limited.

Sensory aspects

  • We try our best to minimise sound in the space, but sometimes there might be low level noise from other Members using the Lounge or the sounds of the Gallery.
  • Chairs with backs will be available.