Wonderstruck: Phone Free Viewing

Ron Mueck / England b.1958 / In bed (installation view)2005 / Mixed media / 161.9 x 649.9 x 395cm / Purchased 2008.Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Ron Mueck

Ron Mueck / England b.1958 / In bed (installation view)2005 / Mixed media / 161.9 x 649.9 x 395cm / Purchased 2008.Queensland Art Gallery Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Ron Mueck / View full image

When

8.30 – 10.00 am, Sat 4 Oct 2025

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Where

Gallery of Modern Art, Gallery 1.1 (The Fairfax Gallery), Gallery 1.2 & Gallery 1.3 (Eric and Marion Taylor Gallery)

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible

What to Expect

Admission

  • Adult

    Free

  • Youth 13-17

    Free

  • QAGOMA Member

    Free

  • Child 0--1

    Free
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About

Reduce your screen time, disconnect from devices and be present with art.

Free yourself from digital devices and immerse yourself in awe-inspiring artwork during this phone free viewing of the ‘Wonderstruck’ exhibition.

Audiences are encouraged to leave their phones and digital devices at the free cloak room before attending this viewing.

Expand your experience by attending a 15-minute Playful Eye workshop during the viewing.

Drawing Festival / May, 2023 / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / Photography: C Baxter, QAGOMA

Drawing Festival / May, 2023 / Queensland Art Gallery, Brisbane / Photography: C Baxter, QAGOMA / View full image

Workshop: Playful Eye

8.45am, 9.00am, 9.15am, 9.30am & 9.45am, Sat 4 Oct | Free

During the Phone Free Viewing, join Dr Michael Garbutt to learn mindful looking and drawing techniques.

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Yayoi Kusama / Japan b.1929 / The obliteration room (installation view) 2002–present / Furniture, white paint, dot stickers / Dimensions variable / Collaboration between Yayoi Kusama and Queensland Art Gallery. Commissioned Queensland Art Gallery. Gift of the artist through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2012 / Collection: QAGOMA, Brisbane / © Yayoi Kusama / Photograph: M Sherwood © QAGOMA

Yayoi Kusama / Japan b.1929 / The obliteration room (installation view) 2002–present / Furniture, white paint, dot stickers / Dimensions variable / Collaboration between Yayoi Kusama and Queensland Art Gallery. Commissioned Queensland Art Gallery. Gift of the artist through the Queensland Art Gallery Foundation 2012 / Collection: QAGOMA, Brisbane / © Yayoi Kusama / Photograph: M Sherwood © QAGOMA / View full image

Art: Wonderstruck

‘Wonderstruck’ invites visitors on a journey from spectacular large-scale artworks to captivating small treasures and immersive experiences.

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What to Expect

Here’s what to expect at this event.

Everyone is welcome! Please contact events.plus@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.

Participation and content

  • You are welcome to come with a friend or by yourself. Many people attend the Gallery solo
  • We encourage you to leave your digital devices in the free cloak room during this viewing. If you want to attend but keep your phone on you, please keep it in your pocket or bag on silent during the session
  • This is a self-guided event, designed for all ages. Kids and families are welcome. It is an opportunity to view the exhibition before hours, in a more focussed setting without the distraction of digital devices
  • We ask all attendees to be kind, respectful, and courteous to all participants, speakers and staff at this event. This program will be monitored by QAGOMA staff to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, speakers and staff

Sensory aspects

  • Please see ask a staff member if you require a portable stool during your visit
  • The Gallery air conditioning is set to 21°C to conserve the artworks
  • This event will be photographed by QAGOMA staff. If you do not wish to be photographed, please advise a QAGOMA staff member on arrival
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