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Craig & Karl: Double Vision
Craig & Karl: Double Vision is a dynamic, playful exploration of one of Queensland's most internationally successful creative exports. Employing Craig & Karl’s signature visual language, defined by bold colour, graphic precision, and infectious joy, the exhibition explores the artists’ three-decade-long creative partnership, their influence on global public art and design trends, and the enduring impact of Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art & Design, where the artists first met almost 30 years ago. Location: Griffith University Art Museum, 226 Grey Street, South Brisbane Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-4pm Image: Craig & Karl Never even scratched the surface 2025.
Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection: 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' by Ella Doyle, as part of the Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!'
See Ella Doye's artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' on the Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection, as part of Council's Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! Ella Doyle is a Brisbane artist and advocate whose bold, colourful works explore popular culture, alternative music and the world’s natural mysteries. Guided by her ethos “I believe,” her practice spans digital and traditional media, advocacy and sensory design, supporting comfort, connection and inclusivity for those with diverse sensory needs. “My name is Ella Doyle, and I’m an artist from Brisbane, Queensland. I like to draw, paint and do digital art. I believe in Thylacines and Ghosts. I have designed my sensory room with bean bags, fairy lights, collectables, books, DVDs, plushies, ceramics, a TV, ABC kids’ stuff and the OG Wiggles. I designed it for my friends,” Ella Doyle Ella Doyle’s animation Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger, 2024-2025 is showcased across both Howard Smith Wharves and Museum of Brisbane joining two dynamic Brisbane locations that each blend heritage and contemporary culture. By presenting the work in these spaces, Doyle challenges traditional representations of the Thylacine and keeps its story alive in our cultural memory, exploring the intersection of scientific fact and folklore. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. IMAGE CREDIT: Ella Doye in front of her artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger'. Photography by Joseph Rucklie.
Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!' curated by Nicole Crosswell
Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. For more information on the artists, artworks, opening hours, public programs and accessibility, visit Council's website. Image credit: AMPLIFY ME! 2025 by Ruby Herrenberg and DesignFront
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose. Museum of Brisbane is excited to collaborate with Magpie Goose, a proudly Aboriginal owned and led fashion and social enterprise, to celebrate extraordinary First Nations cultural stories and designs. This exclusive to Brisbane exhibition, developed in close collaboration with Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon) and Troy Casey (Kamilaroi), offers a deep dive into the work of some of the region’s most talented First Nations artists and designers. Using clothing as a canvas for storytelling, this exciting collaboration will connect audiences with the rich and diverse cultural expressions of First Nations communities in Queensland and beyond. Discover the artists and stories behind the brand that’s making a difference, one garment at a time. Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MoB website. Image: Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists, by Amanda Hayman & Troy Casey, Country to Couture, 2025, Photo by Dylan Buckee.
MoB Kids: Dazzle Discs
Bring the kids along to craft their very own dazzling suncatcher, inspired by the Shimmer Exhibition. Using glitter, sequins and colourful materials, they’ll make a glowing creation that celebrates their unique sparkle. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MOB website.
Artist in Residence: Gerwyn Davies
Leading contemporary artist Gerwyn Davies presents a series of striking photographic portraits developed in collaboration with trans and gender-diverse young people from Open Doors Youth Service. Each vivid image features a handcrafted sculptural costume, allowing the wearer to represent themselves in spectacular ways while simultaneously retaining their anonymity. Together, the works celebrate self-expression, resilience, and the power of chosen visibility. MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC. Presented by Museum of Brisbane in partnership with MELT Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.
MoB Kids: Tiny Totes
Celebrate art, culture and imagination in the heart of Brisbane with some colourful, creative fun. Children can decorate their own mini tote bag inspired by the Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose exhibition. With stamping, printmaking and plenty of imagination, they’ll enjoy hands-on fun and take home a one-of-a-kind creation. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MOB website.
Craig & Karl: Double Vision
Craig & Karl: Double Vision is a dynamic, playful exploration of one of Queensland's most internationally successful creative exports. Employing Craig & Karl’s signature visual language, defined by bold colour, graphic precision, and infectious joy, the exhibition explores the artists’ three-decade-long creative partnership, their influence on global public art and design trends, and the enduring impact of Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art & Design, where the artists first met almost 30 years ago. Location: Griffith University Art Museum, 226 Grey Street, South Brisbane Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-4pm Image: Craig & Karl Never even scratched the surface 2025.
Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection: 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' by Ella Doyle, as part of the Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!'
See Ella Doye's artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' on the Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection, as part of Council's Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! Ella Doyle is a Brisbane artist and advocate whose bold, colourful works explore popular culture, alternative music and the world’s natural mysteries. Guided by her ethos “I believe,” her practice spans digital and traditional media, advocacy and sensory design, supporting comfort, connection and inclusivity for those with diverse sensory needs. “My name is Ella Doyle, and I’m an artist from Brisbane, Queensland. I like to draw, paint and do digital art. I believe in Thylacines and Ghosts. I have designed my sensory room with bean bags, fairy lights, collectables, books, DVDs, plushies, ceramics, a TV, ABC kids’ stuff and the OG Wiggles. I designed it for my friends,” Ella Doyle Ella Doyle’s animation Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger, 2024-2025 is showcased across both Howard Smith Wharves and Museum of Brisbane joining two dynamic Brisbane locations that each blend heritage and contemporary culture. By presenting the work in these spaces, Doyle challenges traditional representations of the Thylacine and keeps its story alive in our cultural memory, exploring the intersection of scientific fact and folklore. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. IMAGE CREDIT: Ella Doye in front of her artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger'. Photography by Joseph Rucklie.
Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!' curated by Nicole Crosswell
Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. For more information on the artists, artworks, opening hours, public programs and accessibility, visit Council's website. Image credit: AMPLIFY ME! 2025 by Ruby Herrenberg and DesignFront
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose. Museum of Brisbane is excited to collaborate with Magpie Goose, a proudly Aboriginal owned and led fashion and social enterprise, to celebrate extraordinary First Nations cultural stories and designs. This exclusive to Brisbane exhibition, developed in close collaboration with Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon) and Troy Casey (Kamilaroi), offers a deep dive into the work of some of the region’s most talented First Nations artists and designers. Using clothing as a canvas for storytelling, this exciting collaboration will connect audiences with the rich and diverse cultural expressions of First Nations communities in Queensland and beyond. Discover the artists and stories behind the brand that’s making a difference, one garment at a time. Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MoB website. Image: Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists, by Amanda Hayman & Troy Casey, Country to Couture, 2025, Photo by Dylan Buckee.
Artist in Residence: Gerwyn Davies
Leading contemporary artist Gerwyn Davies presents a series of striking photographic portraits developed in collaboration with trans and gender-diverse young people from Open Doors Youth Service. Each vivid image features a handcrafted sculptural costume, allowing the wearer to represent themselves in spectacular ways while simultaneously retaining their anonymity. Together, the works celebrate self-expression, resilience, and the power of chosen visibility. MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC. Presented by Museum of Brisbane in partnership with MELT Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.
MoB Kids: Dazzle Discs
Bring the kids along to craft their very own dazzling suncatcher, inspired by the Shimmer Exhibition. Using glitter, sequins and colourful materials, they’ll make a glowing creation that celebrates their unique sparkle. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MOB website.
MoB Kids: Tiny Totes
Celebrate art, culture and imagination in the heart of Brisbane with some colourful, creative fun. Children can decorate their own mini tote bag inspired by the Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose exhibition. With stamping, printmaking and plenty of imagination, they’ll enjoy hands-on fun and take home a one-of-a-kind creation. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MOB website.
Craig & Karl: Double Vision
Craig & Karl: Double Vision is a dynamic, playful exploration of one of Queensland's most internationally successful creative exports. Employing Craig & Karl’s signature visual language, defined by bold colour, graphic precision, and infectious joy, the exhibition explores the artists’ three-decade-long creative partnership, their influence on global public art and design trends, and the enduring impact of Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art & Design, where the artists first met almost 30 years ago. Location: Griffith University Art Museum, 226 Grey Street, South Brisbane Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-4pm Image: Craig & Karl Never even scratched the surface 2025.
Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection: 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' by Ella Doyle, as part of the Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!'
See Ella Doye's artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' on the Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection, as part of Council's Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! Ella Doyle is a Brisbane artist and advocate whose bold, colourful works explore popular culture, alternative music and the world’s natural mysteries. Guided by her ethos “I believe,” her practice spans digital and traditional media, advocacy and sensory design, supporting comfort, connection and inclusivity for those with diverse sensory needs. “My name is Ella Doyle, and I’m an artist from Brisbane, Queensland. I like to draw, paint and do digital art. I believe in Thylacines and Ghosts. I have designed my sensory room with bean bags, fairy lights, collectables, books, DVDs, plushies, ceramics, a TV, ABC kids’ stuff and the OG Wiggles. I designed it for my friends,” Ella Doyle Ella Doyle’s animation Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger, 2024-2025 is showcased across both Howard Smith Wharves and Museum of Brisbane joining two dynamic Brisbane locations that each blend heritage and contemporary culture. By presenting the work in these spaces, Doyle challenges traditional representations of the Thylacine and keeps its story alive in our cultural memory, exploring the intersection of scientific fact and folklore. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. IMAGE CREDIT: Ella Doye in front of her artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger'. Photography by Joseph Rucklie.
Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!' curated by Nicole Crosswell
Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. For more information on the artists, artworks, opening hours, public programs and accessibility, visit Council's website. Image credit: AMPLIFY ME! 2025 by Ruby Herrenberg and DesignFront
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose. Museum of Brisbane is excited to collaborate with Magpie Goose, a proudly Aboriginal owned and led fashion and social enterprise, to celebrate extraordinary First Nations cultural stories and designs. This exclusive to Brisbane exhibition, developed in close collaboration with Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon) and Troy Casey (Kamilaroi), offers a deep dive into the work of some of the region’s most talented First Nations artists and designers. Using clothing as a canvas for storytelling, this exciting collaboration will connect audiences with the rich and diverse cultural expressions of First Nations communities in Queensland and beyond. Discover the artists and stories behind the brand that’s making a difference, one garment at a time. Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MoB website. Image: Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists, by Amanda Hayman & Troy Casey, Country to Couture, 2025, Photo by Dylan Buckee.
MoB Kids: Dazzle Discs
Bring the kids along to craft their very own dazzling suncatcher, inspired by the Shimmer Exhibition. Using glitter, sequins and colourful materials, they’ll make a glowing creation that celebrates their unique sparkle. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MOB website.
Artist in Residence: Gerwyn Davies
Leading contemporary artist Gerwyn Davies presents a series of striking photographic portraits developed in collaboration with trans and gender-diverse young people from Open Doors Youth Service. Each vivid image features a handcrafted sculptural costume, allowing the wearer to represent themselves in spectacular ways while simultaneously retaining their anonymity. Together, the works celebrate self-expression, resilience, and the power of chosen visibility. MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC. Presented by Museum of Brisbane in partnership with MELT Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.
MoB Kids: Tiny Totes
Celebrate art, culture and imagination in the heart of Brisbane with some colourful, creative fun. Children can decorate their own mini tote bag inspired by the Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose exhibition. With stamping, printmaking and plenty of imagination, they’ll enjoy hands-on fun and take home a one-of-a-kind creation. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MOB website.
Craig & Karl: Double Vision
Craig & Karl: Double Vision is a dynamic, playful exploration of one of Queensland's most internationally successful creative exports. Employing Craig & Karl’s signature visual language, defined by bold colour, graphic precision, and infectious joy, the exhibition explores the artists’ three-decade-long creative partnership, their influence on global public art and design trends, and the enduring impact of Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art & Design, where the artists first met almost 30 years ago. Location: Griffith University Art Museum, 226 Grey Street, South Brisbane Opening hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am-4pm Image: Craig & Karl Never even scratched the surface 2025.
Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection: 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' by Ella Doyle, as part of the Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!'
See Ella Doye's artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' on the Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection, as part of Council's Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! Ella Doyle is a Brisbane artist and advocate whose bold, colourful works explore popular culture, alternative music and the world’s natural mysteries. Guided by her ethos “I believe,” her practice spans digital and traditional media, advocacy and sensory design, supporting comfort, connection and inclusivity for those with diverse sensory needs. “My name is Ella Doyle, and I’m an artist from Brisbane, Queensland. I like to draw, paint and do digital art. I believe in Thylacines and Ghosts. I have designed my sensory room with bean bags, fairy lights, collectables, books, DVDs, plushies, ceramics, a TV, ABC kids’ stuff and the OG Wiggles. I designed it for my friends,” Ella Doyle Ella Doyle’s animation Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger, 2024-2025 is showcased across both Howard Smith Wharves and Museum of Brisbane joining two dynamic Brisbane locations that each blend heritage and contemporary culture. By presenting the work in these spaces, Doyle challenges traditional representations of the Thylacine and keeps its story alive in our cultural memory, exploring the intersection of scientific fact and folklore. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. IMAGE CREDIT: Ella Doye in front of her artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger'. Photography by Joseph Rucklie.
Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!' curated by Nicole Crosswell
Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. For more information on the artists, artworks, opening hours, public programs and accessibility, visit Council's website. Image credit: AMPLIFY ME! 2025 by Ruby Herrenberg and DesignFront
Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose
Celebrating Country and Culture through the bold designs of Magpie Goose. Museum of Brisbane is excited to collaborate with Magpie Goose, a proudly Aboriginal owned and led fashion and social enterprise, to celebrate extraordinary First Nations cultural stories and designs. This exclusive to Brisbane exhibition, developed in close collaboration with Magpie Goose owners Amanda Hayman (Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon) and Troy Casey (Kamilaroi), offers a deep dive into the work of some of the region’s most talented First Nations artists and designers. Using clothing as a canvas for storytelling, this exciting collaboration will connect audiences with the rich and diverse cultural expressions of First Nations communities in Queensland and beyond. Discover the artists and stories behind the brand that’s making a difference, one garment at a time. Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MoB website. Image: Magpie Goose x Quandamooka Artists, by Amanda Hayman & Troy Casey, Country to Couture, 2025, Photo by Dylan Buckee.
Artist in Residence: Gerwyn Davies
Leading contemporary artist Gerwyn Davies presents a series of striking photographic portraits developed in collaboration with trans and gender-diverse young people from Open Doors Youth Service. Each vivid image features a handcrafted sculptural costume, allowing the wearer to represent themselves in spectacular ways while simultaneously retaining their anonymity. Together, the works celebrate self-expression, resilience, and the power of chosen visibility. MoB’s Artist in Residence program is supported by Tim Fairfax AC. Presented by Museum of Brisbane in partnership with MELT Festival, Brisbane Powerhouse. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture.
MoB Kids: Dazzle Discs
Bring the kids along to craft their very own dazzling suncatcher, inspired by the Shimmer Exhibition. Using glitter, sequins and colourful materials, they’ll make a glowing creation that celebrates their unique sparkle. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MOB website.
MoB Kids: Tiny Totes
Celebrate art, culture and imagination in the heart of Brisbane with some colourful, creative fun. Children can decorate their own mini tote bag inspired by the Stories You Wear: Magpie Goose exhibition. With stamping, printmaking and plenty of imagination, they’ll enjoy hands-on fun and take home a one-of-a-kind creation. Museum of Brisbane is Brisbane City Council’s leading history and art museum where you can experience our city’s vibrant culture. For more information, visit MOB website.
Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection: 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' by Ella Doyle, as part of the Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!'
See Ella Doye's artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger' on the Howard Smith Wharves Art Projection, as part of Council's Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! Ella Doyle is a Brisbane artist and advocate whose bold, colourful works explore popular culture, alternative music and the world’s natural mysteries. Guided by her ethos “I believe,” her practice spans digital and traditional media, advocacy and sensory design, supporting comfort, connection and inclusivity for those with diverse sensory needs. “My name is Ella Doyle, and I’m an artist from Brisbane, Queensland. I like to draw, paint and do digital art. I believe in Thylacines and Ghosts. I have designed my sensory room with bean bags, fairy lights, collectables, books, DVDs, plushies, ceramics, a TV, ABC kids’ stuff and the OG Wiggles. I designed it for my friends,” Ella Doyle Ella Doyle’s animation Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger, 2024-2025 is showcased across both Howard Smith Wharves and Museum of Brisbane joining two dynamic Brisbane locations that each blend heritage and contemporary culture. By presenting the work in these spaces, Doyle challenges traditional representations of the Thylacine and keeps its story alive in our cultural memory, exploring the intersection of scientific fact and folklore. ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. IMAGE CREDIT: Ella Doye in front of her artwork 'Teresa the Tasmanian Tiger'. Photography by Joseph Rucklie.
Outdoor Gallery exhibition 'AMPLIFY ME!' curated by Nicole Crosswell
Brisbane City Council’s latest Outdoor Gallery exhibition AMPLIFY ME! is a celebration of local Brisbane artists with lived experience of disability, showcasing their artwork in accessible outdoor spaces across the city. Grounded in inclusive arts practice, the exhibition promotes collaboration, barrier-free creativity and lasting connections, while encouraging inclusion and social change in Brisbane’s cultural landscape. “The artists’ unique practices and creative voices deeply informed the curatorial framework of this exhibition, shaping every aspect with authenticity and vision. This approach moves beyond tradition, celebrating Brisbane’s rich artistic diversity and thoughtfully highlighting the importance of lived experience at the heart of the city’s cultural story.” AMPLIFY ME! is curated by Nicole Crosswell and will be open from 21 November 2025 to 25 October 2026. For more information on the artists, artworks, opening hours, public programs and accessibility, visit Council's website. Image credit: AMPLIFY ME! 2025 by Ruby Herrenberg and DesignFront