Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)

Monanism

An evolving exhibition showcasing David Walsh’s private collection. Curated by David Walsh, Nicole Durling, Olivier Varenne and the Mona team. Objects come and go; some stay in place. The permanent collection continues to grow; and we keep changing. Artworks on display include: Sidney Nolan, Snake (1970–72); Anselm Kiefer, Sternenfall (1999); Erwin Wurm, Fat Car (2006); Brigita Ozolins, Kryptos (2008–10); gelitin, Locus Focus (2010); Wim Delvoye, Cloaca Professional (2010); Christian Boltanski, The Life of C.B. (2010–); Ryoji Ikeda, supersymmetry (2014).

21 January

Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)

655 Main Road, Berridale Hobart TAS 7000

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Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)

Monanism

21 January

Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)

More Exhibitions at Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)

Namedropping

Museum of Old and New Art (Mona)

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