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O2 From the director Trustees
03 Power picks
Dr Nicholas G Pappas,
President
leading design groups collaborate to make
contents
06 Behind the scenes volunteers Dr Anne Summers AO,
Deputy President
sydney design 05 the best yet.
07 Interview: Karim Rashid
issue 80 08 New exhibition: Kylie: an exhibition Mr Mark Bouris
Ms Trisha Dixon
10 New acquisitions: Relenza bird flu drug
Mr Andrew Denton
december 05 january february 06 11 Members news Ms Susan Gray
12 Members calendar Ms Margaret Seale
Mr Anthony Sukari
14 Members scene Ms Judith Wheeldon
15 Christmas shopping guide SD05 international keynote
Senior Management speaker Paul Simmons of
16 Tokyo Recycle Project #15 uk-based textile design duo
Dr Kevin Fewster AM, Director timorous beasties.
18 Boulton & Watt steam engine Jennifer Sanders, Deputy Director, sd05 opening celebrations at
the powerhouse museum.
Collections and Outreach
20 New exhibition: Inspired! Design across time
Mark Goggin, Associate Director,
22 Observatory news Operations and Services
23 Corporate partners Kevin Sumption, Associate Director,
Exhibitions, Projects and Planning
24 Exhibitions at a glance
Dominic Curtin, Associate Director,
Finance and Systems
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As director of such a broad- During our conversation awarding the AFL Premiership
based museum I am always she told me how staff and to a NSW-based team
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Since its recent inception in and ‘Is there an Australian
2004, ‘podcasting’ has paved gambling aesthetic? The Life Fellow is the highest The second recipient of the
the way for an increase in gambling design industry’, by honorific title awarded by the Powerhouse Wizard award was
audio material on the web. On Dr Charles Pickett, curator of Museum, and the annual Life also announced. The award,
the Museum’s website you can Australian history and society. Fellows Dinner celebrates sponsored by Wizard Home
hear talks recorded during the many individuals and Loans, was established in 2004
Recordings play directly on
Sydney Design 05, including organisations who have to recognise emerging leaders
your computer, so there’s no
‘Music industry aesthetics: contributed to its development. in Australian innovation and
need to download the file onto
sound versus image’ by Ruby Since 2002 the dinner has achievement.
an MP3 player or iPod first.
Grennan and Tom Ellard; been sponsored by the
Three award finalists were
‘Podcasting – the end of If you have an idea for an Museum’s corporate partner
showcased during the
radio?’ by Vaughan Healey and audio recording you think Mincom Limited.
evening. Genevieve Lacey,
Angus Kingston; ‘The art of would enhance the Museum
At the 2005 dinner held in acclaimed recorder virtuoso,
logo design and visual identity’ website, such as an audio
September four new Life who delighted the dinner
by graphic designer Mark tour of some favourite objects,
Fellows were announced guests with a performace of
Gowing; plus there’s an audio email the web services
for their major contributions Nightingale by Van Eyck; Zoe
tour of the exhibition Paradise, team on webservices@
to the Museum. Mr Terence MacDonell, a textile designer;
Purgatory and Hellhole: a phm.gov.au Recordings
Measham AM, Director of and the 2005 Powerhouse
history of Pyrmont and Ultimo are now on the website at
the Museum from 1988 to Wizard, Khoa Do, a filmmaker,
by the curator, Anni Turnbull; powerhousemuseum.com/
1999; Mr David Roche, a writer, director and actor
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devoted collector of 18th and whose 2004 film The finished
19th century antiques and people was widely acclaimed.
cultural heritage benefactor;
n I remember when I was nine, I’ve spent the last few years Mr Alan Landis, a prominent
Khoa Do received the award
from Wizard Chairman and
and coming to the Powerhouse working as a filmmaker, and long established Sydney
Maggie Dence as Mavis Museum Trustee, Mark Bouris
Bramston. In the mid-1960s Museum for the first time. It working with people from all antique dealer, Powerhouse
The Mavis Bramston Show’s and the inaugural Powerhouse
was amazing. I remember different backgrounds, but Honorary Associate, donor
irreverent, revue-style sketch Wizard James Bradfield Moody.
coming comedy used social and
political satire to bring humour
racing around to touch all especially with those most ‘at and advocate; and Mr Lionel
Glendenning, chief architect
Khoa Do then treated the
the screens, to stare at the risk’ and marginalised. To me,
soon:
to topical subjects. Image
provided courtesy of Seven
audience to a preview of his
scientific experiments, to film-making is an opportunity of the Powerhouse Museum,
Network.
2005 life fellows from left: new film Footy legends which
on the box marvel at the exhibits. to immerse the audience in a
world that they’ve never been
mr alan landis, Mr Terence
measham am & mr lionel
which won the Sulman Award
for architecture in 1988.
will be released in 2006.
I loved it. What I loved glendenning.
to before, much like what the
most about the Museum,
Museum did for me when I first
^ this satellite image shows the locations of permanent lights around
the world, most of which are generated from burning fossil fuels.
however, was that it allowed
me to immerse myself in
came here as a child.
As Australia approaches Among the costumes will be another world, to connect To me, film-making is an
50 years of television the wedding dress worn by to experiences and places opportunity to ultimately try
broadcasting, the Museum Kylie Minogue on Neighbours, that I’d never been to before. and make a difference to
Sunday afternoons have been populations compete for
is preparing a spectacular
exhibition to commemorate.
Ruth Cracknell’s Mother and
Son outfit and a uniform from
sustainability heating up in the Museum at limited resources, something For those few hours I was people’s lives. We’re currently
a scientist, an inventor, an living in times of increasing
On the box: great moments in the classic soap Prisoner. talks ‘Free radicals’, a new monthly
series of sustainability talks
has to give; be it species,
water supply, air quality or explorer. I was no longer a cultural, social and economic
Australian television 1956–2006 From the Museum’s collection, nine year old kid from Sydney’s gaps and barriers. Through
designed to ignite fresh civilisation.
examines our nation’s vast studio television cameras west who wore his brother’s film, I hope to bridge these
achievements in developing donated by TCN9 and ATN7, debate on issues that will
So far in the series some of sticky-taped, hand-me-down gaps and break down these
and presenting television and used at the birth of affect our future. Aimed
the country’s great thinkers, shoes. It was great. barriers. I believe that no
programs. The exhibition will Australian TV broadcasting, will at anyone who enjoys an
led by popular ABC science matter what field we work in,
recall highlights that have be displayed for the first time. argument, is worried about That year was 1988, and during
broadcaster Bernie Hobbs, and what background we’re
become enshrined in the the sustainability of their the year a photographer came
have searched for the soul from, we can all make a
Participate in aspects of TV lifestyle, or who is new to the to our primary school to take
public memory, and look at of this great city, and asked difference.
production, in front of the sustainability arena and loaded photos of school kids. He told
the impact of television on the ‘is desalination worth its
camera and behind-the- with questions, ‘Free Radicals’ us it was for an exhibition at I am truly honoured to receive
everyday lives of Australians salt?’ In the coming months
scenes, and view a large takes on all the big issues in the Powerhouse Museum. this award. I want to thank
since 1956. It will pay tribute we look at climate change,
selection of classic Australian an intelligent and entertaining Immediately, I put my hand the Powerhouse Museum and
to our favourite stars, explain power supply, sea levels,
clips that show how TV has way. up, and he snapped a photo Wizard Home Loans, and I very
changing technology, examine pandemic flu, radical activists,
kept us entertained for five of me, with an enormous grin. much look forward to working
how programs are made, ask The debate about sustainability and riots, through a range of
decades. For the next ten years it was with the Museum on a project
how audiences use TV, and explores human, economic, formats, from a hypothetical
explore the role of television in On the box: great moments in social and biological forces, all to a court case, debates and my one claim to fame – that next year. I can’t wait to have
the community. Australian television 1956–2006 coexisting and competing for symposia. Talks are free with a photo of me was once my photo in the Museum once
opens 6 April 2006. limited resources, particularly Museum entry. For details exhibited in the Powerhouse. again.
On the box showcases over
in large metropolitan areas. about what’s coming up Well, here we are almost two Khoa Do, 2005 Powerhouse
600 objects, including original
Humans once held the view next at ‘Free radicals’ visit decades later and it’s so Wizard, speaking at the Life
props and costumes, sets,
we live in a boundless world, powerhousemuseum.com/free wonderful to be back, and to Fellows Dinner.
technical equipment, awards,
scripts and promotional items. where anything is possible, radicals receive this award.
now it is apparent that when
khoa do at nine years old photographed for the powerhouse. khoa do,
2005 powerhouse wizard with his name on the museum honour board.
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designer of
our time
From an award-winning rubbish bin to jewellery, Today the largest growth potential is
mobile phones, furniture and futuristic concept everywhere, in every context, due to the
environments, Canadian-born designer Karim renaissance of design as a popular subject and
Rashid lives and breathes design. In Australia to not a marginal one. Every product needs to be
present the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery thoughtfully designed, and this is happening
Award, Rashid enthralled his audience when he now – every banal product is getting a
presented a talk at the Powerhouse in October. ‘makeover’. I have been designing water
On the eve of his first visit to Australia Powerline bottles, shampoo bottles, soap dishes and
interviewed Rashid about his influences, work garbage cans – objects that were previously
and interests. not considered to be in need of design. Design
must deal with the modus of our time, of human
You grew up in the 1960s. Do you think this
behaviour, of contemporary technologies, new
has had an impact on your love of plastics,
materials, and smart design.
Behind the scenes at the Powerhouse Museum a colour and quirky shapes? Are there any
60s/70s designers who have been particularly Describe five of your designs you are most
kylie: an exhibition
Kylie Minogue has scaled the heights of The costumes worn on tour give us an insight
international stardom to become one of into the rigour of live performance. Kylie’s
Australia’s most famous exports. Since the costumes are truly ‘working’ garments and by
late 1980s we have watched her remarkable the end of a tour the wear and tear of multiple
transformation from the ‘girl next door’ to costume changes, microphone packs and
the ‘princess of pop’. Her story is now being make-up is evident. As well as showing the
told through Kylie: an exhibition, a travelling decorative techniques employed to enhance
exhibition from the Arts Centre, Melbourne, the impact of a performance, through trims
opening at the Powerhouse on Boxing Day. such as sequins, crystals and fringing, the
costumes also reveal more rugged measures,
The exhibition grew from Kylie’s gift of
like industrial strength zips fitted to withstand
over 300 costumes to the Arts Centre in
the demands of highly physical choreography
2003 and explores the pivotal moments of
and rapid costume changes.
a career spanning 20 years, through the See the exhibition and get the full Kylie experience with a special program that
themes of ‘Music and video’, ‘Tours’, ‘Special The wardrobe for the KylieFever2002 tour
performances’, ‘Style’, and ‘Icon’. A sixth theme, was designed by Italian duo Domenico Dolce includes choreography, karaoke, tours and talks about costume design.
‘Image’, looks at Kylie through the lenses of and Stefano Gabbana (Dolce & Gabbana)
well-known photographers from around the and involved eight costume changes. They
world.
Kylie continues to evolve as a performer and
this exhibition highlights her ability to reinvent
incorporated cutting-edge fashion statements,
such as the combination of stiletto heels and
bulky combat trousers, with references to the
cult film A clockwork orange.
star struck summer holiday program
herself through costume. Her journey from the
small screen to the international stage can be Kylie launched the album Body Language with
clearly traced through the designers with whom a special one-off performance at London’s Sing live on stage to some of your favourite pop tunes with SingStarTM by Sony PlayStation®2.
Powerhouse SingStar TM
she has collaborated. With outfits by world Carling Apollo Theatre. With extravagant Free with Museum entry.
famous designers such as Stella McCartney, staging and a hand-picked audience the 4-28 January, 11.00 am, 1.00 pm and 3.00 pm
Dolce & Gabbana, and Alexander McQueen, concert unveiled a brand new image for Kylie
Kylie gives us rare access to the glamorous and featured costumes designed by leading Play space Join Museum mascots Zoe and Cogs in the play space for lots of fun Kylie activities. For children
under 8 years old.
tools of a living legend’s trade. international names Helmut Lang, Chanel and
Balenciaga. 4-28 January, 11.00 am – 3.00 pm Free with Museum entry.
Kylie won the hearts of audiences both in
Australia and overseas in the 1980s as Charlene, The gold hot pants worn in the video for
the tomboy mechanic in Neighbours, and she ‘Spinning Around’ form the centrepiece of the Do the Locomotion See and hear the Fotoplayer, a mechanical music-maker from the silent film era, accompany Kylie
singing her first number one hit ‘Locomotion’.
held on to elements of this character in early exhibition’s ‘Icon’ theme. Like so many of Kylie’s 4-28 January, 3.30 pm, Kings Cinema Free with Museum entry.
videos like ‘I Should Be So Lucky’ (1989). The costumes they mark an important moment
video for ‘Better the Devil You Know’ (1990) set in her career and are instantly recognisable
Kylie on a new course and introduced us to the outside the dedicated circle of Kylie fans.
Make your own music-video Kylie is famous for her captivating music-videos. Have a go at creating your own music-video in this
one-day workshop. Recommended for children aged 11-16 years.
hot pants that have since become one of her Found in a flee market for 50p, the hot pants 10 January, 10.00 am – 3.30 pm $100/$70 members.
signature looks. have gone on to become a legend in their own
Kylie’s decision to join independent English
right as has the famous white, hooded jumpsuit From Charlene to showgirl Join the exhibition curator from the Arts Centre, Melbourne for an exclusive insight into the Kylie
Minogue costume collection.
worn in the video for ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My
recording label deConstruction in 1993 signalled 4 February, 1.00 pm
Head’. Free with Museum entry.
a new direction both musically and stylistically.
The costumes worn in videos from this period, After drawing record crowds to the Arts Centre
such as ‘Did It Again’ (1997), exemplify Kylie’s during its three-month-run in Melbourne,
d factory From Velcro to duct tape, this special d factory reveals some of the tricks used for live stage
performance and their impact on costume, prop and set design.
flair for theatrics and add a bit of humour to the Kylie began touring the country in May 23 February, 6.00 – 8.30 pm Free.
mix. Here we see four different ‘Kylies’, styled 2005. The exhibition has been shown at the
to reflect the labels given to her by the media; National Portrait Gallery in Canberra and the
Kylie ultimate dance Express yourself on the dance floor for this celebration of Kylie performances and participate in
sessions with Kylie choreographers and dancers. Suitable for all ages.
‘Cute Kylie’, ‘Sexy Kylie’, ‘Indie Kylie’ and ‘Dance Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Kylie’ are exaggerated versions of costumes 18-19 March, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm Free with Museum entry.
Kylie: an exhibition opens at the Powerhouse
she appeared in throughout the 1990s.
Museum on 26 December.
clockwise from left: KylieFever2002 tour, ‘Silvanemesis’, bra, mini skirt and choker by Dolce & Gabbana, arm bands by Johnny Rocket, boots by Jimmy Choo. photo by Ken McKay; Intimate and Live
tour, 1998, detail of showgirl costume by michael wilkinson for the sydney 2000 olympic games, collection of the powerhouse museum; ‘Spinning Around’, from the album Light Years, 2000,
directed by Dawn Shadforth, halter neck top with choker by Alexander McQueen, shorts by Stella McCartney for Chloé; ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’ from the album Fever, 2001, directed by
photo © Darenote Ltd 2004 Dawn Shadforth, jumpsuit by Fee Doran for Mrs Jones. photo Copyright EMI records Ltd, courtesy Parlophone Records.
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members
members enjoy rare, behind the scenes
access to the museum collection.
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the battle against bacterial will take about six months to
acquired the intellectual rights of the anti-flu market but
disease. make a vaccine after the virus
related to the discovery of the following a favourable report
emerges in its final form.
It’s been 88 years since the drug. In 1990 Biota Holdings in The Lancet, countries
Spanish Flu swept the world, Antiviral drugs like Relenza reached an agreement have subsequently started
killing more than 40 million will be the first line of defence with the giant UK-based stockpiling millions of doses This summer we’re very The Powerhouse and Sydney So make sure you browse
people. Today another against such a new virus. pharmaceutical company of Relenza. excited to introduce a new Observatory are brimming the events listing and book in
unusually virulent strain of Relenza works by immobilising Glaxo to develop, test and
With its story of brilliant
from the look Powerhouse events with an array of tours, parties, for a fun-filled summer at the
calendar. In response to your workshops and talks for Powerhouse Museum. Finally,
flu is brewing among the
wild bird populations of Asia.
the virus, making it unable
to leave infected cells. The
market the drug. Relenza was
launched in 1999 after five
research, corporate intrigue, members requests, we have expanded the whole family to attend we would like to wish you and
and legal wrangling, Relenza
The flu virus spreads easily
to domestic birds and it
scientists who designed
Relenza identified one site
years of clinical trials.
has already earned its place manager the members calendar to a
Museum-wide events listing,
this summer. As well as a
new suite of curator-led,
your families a very safe and
happy holiday season and
Two months after Relenza was in the Museum’s collection. so you can choose the behind-the-scenes tours, we hope to see you in the
devastates poultry industries. that never changes on a flu
launched, another anti-viral If world health experts’ worst events that take your fancy. we have also organised a Members Lounge this summer.
virus, no matter how many
Humans aren’t normally drug was released worldwide. fears are realised, Relenza, Of course, we will continue very special members-only
times the virus mutates. They Leonie Crane, Members
affected by bird flu, and Its design is extremely together with Tamiflu, might to offer exclusive, members- tour of the Museum’s digital
determined the shape of that Manager
vice versa, but every so similar to that of Relenza and save millions of lives. only events – marked for easy photography department.
site, then designed a molecule
often a virus mutates and was based on the original reference. This is a rare chance to see
to target and bind to it. It Disclosure: The author and
jumps the species barrier. Australian research. It was Museum photographers at
effectively stops virus particles her family own shares in
Just over 100 people in Asia developed by the Californian work capturing images of the
from spreading throughout Biota Holdings.
have caught the new bird flu. company, Gilead, together collection (see article on page
the members lounge on level
5 is a great place to relax
3) and to see what happens
and enjoy complimentary to these images in post
refreshments while the kids
play. production.
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Free radicals – Desalination: is it worth its salt?
Thursday 8 December
First quarter moon viewing
Expand your creativity this summer
at one of our digital media courses
in the SoundHouse VectorLab.
(opposite page) The Museum’s new
mascots, Zoe & Cogs, bring Museum
* Saturday 17 December
Members Christmas party
The debate Sydneysiders want to have! With a long View the moon through Sydney Observatory’s Celebrate the festive season with Powerhouse
objects and stories to life during
history of soiling our water sources – from tank telescopes and find out about the lunar phases and the summer school holidays. Members. At this year’s party we’ll introduce young
kylie minogue, On a Night Like This
stream to Centennial Park – will this solution to a lunar landings in our 3-D Space Theatre. members to our new Museum mascots at a sneak
december changing climate simply make for a drier future?
8.30 – 10.00 pm
tour, 2000, tailcoat, trousers and
waistcoat by Pamela Blundell, mini
top hat by Stephen Jones, leather
preview performance of their school holiday show.
brogue with kitten heel by manolo
Coles Theatre, 2.00 pm Cost: usual night cost, no bookings blahnik.
10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Free monthle event, no bookings. For more information visit 1840s doll given to eliza wilkins by Cost: adult $20, child $10, family $50.
powerhousemuseum.com/freeradicals her godmother.
Tuesday 6 December
* Thursday
December
8 December & Sunday 11 Wednesday 14 December
* Saturday 17 December
Introduction to Photoshop and digital imaging Introduction to 3-D graphics Members Christmas shopping day
A free range Christmas with The Song Company
Boost your Photoshop skills and expand your This intensive workshop takes you through the key The Powerhouse Shop is your perfect Christmas
creativity. This course introduces all the fundamental An extravaganza of songs, carols and stories with elements for creating and working with 3-D, vector- shopping destination. Show your membership
elements of working with digital images in The Song Company at a discounted price. Call based graphics. card to receive 20% discount on most items and
Photoshop. 02 9251 1600 or visit songcompany.com.au complimentary gift wrapping.
SoundHouse VectorLab
SoundHouse VectorLab 8 December 8.00 pm & 11 December 3.00 pm 10.00 am – 5.00 pm
10.00 am – 3.30 pm
Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Macquarie Street Cost: free
10.00 am – 3.30 pm Cost: $150 (20% discount for members), bookings essential 02 9217 0392.
Cost: $150 (20% discount for members), bookings essential 02 9217 0392. Powerhouse Members: adults $43/conc $39/under 30 $22/groups $35.
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Spinning in space – a spectacular summer program
4-28 January
Powerhouse SingStar™
* Tuesday 10 January
Music-video workshop for teenagers
* Friday 20 or Saturday 21 January
Powerhouse digital photography – behind-the-scenes
Sunday 22 January
Free radicals – Are we dying for a cold one?
Explore Space these summer holidays at Sydney Sing live on stage to some of your favourite pop Mix up some loops into a cool music track, create a Take a tour of the Museum’s photography studio, When Sydney switches on its airconditioners more
Observatory. Dress up for a party day, take a 3-D tunes, including a selection of Kylie Minogue songs. video clip and take it home on disk. and see our professional photographers at work. greenhouse gases are produced, raising global
Space Theatre adventure and particpate in night The Powerhouse teams up with Sony Playstation® to For ages 11-16 years. temperatures and draining our power infrastructure.
january viewings. bring you the ultimate performance experience.
SoundHouse VectorLab
Suitable for ages 16+
10.30 – 12.00 pm
Where is the line we dare not cross before personal
Visit our website sydneyobservatory.com for the full holiday program. choices give way to the need for regulation?
11.00 am, 1.00 pm & 3.00 pm
10.00am – 3.30pm Cost: members $10; guests $15.
Free with Museum entry, no bookings. Coles Theatre, 2.00 pm
Cost: Powerhouse members $70; non-members $100
(includes $30 annual student membership) Free monthle event, no bookings. For more information visit
powerhousemuseum.com/freeradicals
4-28 January
* Thursday 12 January Thursday 19 January
* Tuesday 24 January
Star Struck Stop-motion animation workshop for teenagers Dollies and friends After hours curator-led tour of Kylie: an exhibition
Join the Museum’s new mascots Zoe and Cogs Old-school animation in the digital age, learn all the Dr Kimberley Webber, Museum curator Peter Cox hosts an exclusive after-
in our new play space for a range of Kylie-related steps and effects and make your own original short senior curator, Australian hours, members-only tour of Kylie: an exhibition,
activities just for kids under 8 years old. animated movie. For ages 11-16 years. history & society, shows a without the crowds!
selection of the Museum’s
11.00 am – 3.00 pm, weekends and school holidays SoundHouse VectorLab 6.00 – 8.00 pm
doll and soft toy collection.
Free with Museum entry. Cost: $20
10.00 pm – 3.30 pm
11.00 am – 12.30 pm
Cost: Powerhouse members $70; non-members $100
(includes $30 annual student membership) Cost: adult $15; child $10.
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Medical curiosities tour
* Thursday 9 February
Walking tour of Pyrmont and Ultimo
Thursday 23 February
d factory
Health and medicine curator Megan Hicks reveals Take a short walking tour of Pyrmont and Ultimo with Host Nell Schofield and special guests talk design.
mysterious surgical instruments, scary anatomical curator Anni Turnbull and discover the fascinating Chill out to the sound of DJs and join in the
models and unmentionable ladies’ things in a history and stories associated with the area. discussion as our panel explores the creative
february basement tour of some of her favourite objects.
10.30am – 12.30pm
process and current issues in design.
Suitable for ages 12+.
Cost: members $10, guests $15 6.00pm – 8.30pm
11.00 am –12.30 pm Free monthly event, no bookings. For more information visit
powerhousemuseum.com/dfactory
Cost: $15 adults.
summer 05/06
members calendar
how to book for members events
Unless othewise stated, bookings and pre-payment
are essential for all events. You can book online at
www.powerhousemusuem.com/members or by phone
on (02) 9217 0600 for events at the Powerhouse
Three full working days (Monday – Friday) are required
for a refund for Powerhouse events. Unfortunately
we can’t refund or transfer bookings for SoundHouse
VectorLab workshops.
*
Museum. For bookings for Sydney Obervatory phone
All events are held at the Powerhouse Museum unless otherwise stated. All
indicates members events (02) 9217 0485. dates, times and venues are correct at time of publication.
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detailed model
Director of the Kyoto
Japanese designers breathe new life into Story one: Simon Schwab before after
fashion cast-offs and sentimental favourites and Claudia Brueheim
in their Museum workshop. A designer at the Museum, Claudia was
story_helen whitty and maki taguchi, education and visitor services involved with the project from the beginning
supervising Katherine Dicker (design intern)
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in the creation of the temporary workshop.
Claudia and Simon decided to participate
together, so the challenge was to make one
garment that would fit them both.
tokyo recycle project #15 before: Simon was wearing these pants when he first
met Claudia. On the other hand Claudia had hardly
worn the dress but she loved its cut and cloth and
couldn’t throw it away.
After: From pants and a dress comes a hooded shirt
for both Claudia and Simon.
‘I am sending you this garment that I have treasured The project aimed to break the fashion cycle by The project had already been a huge hit in New
these past years,’ says Mother to her son Hyoma, taking old clothes and textiles – along with the York, Hong Kong and Japan, before coming to Story two: Cyna Strachan before after
a tailor. Hyoma and his mother are characters in stories and sentiments attached to them by their the Powerhouse. Participants came from Sydney,
the Hyoma recycle story, written and illustrated by owners – and transforming them into something new. Melbourne and Canberra to claim 50 places,
Masahiro Nakagawa, leader of the group of fashion available at three levels of transformation: Cyna, aged 13 years, was the winner of
Visitors could also take part in this unique creative the Members special draw and one of the
recyclers known as Nakagawa Sochi.
experience by watching the team at work and Level 1: a minor transformation in the form of a youngest participants. Cyna’s mother Beth
The Hyoma recycle story explains the philosophy chatting with them during special daily sessions. The screen-print or other topical application. read the Members bulletin and with Cyna’s
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underpinning this complex and exciting project, project culminated in a spectacular fashion parade love of unusual clothes and interest in
Level 2: cutting, shaping, and reassembling, into
recently seen in its entirety at the Powerhouse showcasing the outcome of two weeks of intense Japanese culture in mind, signed her up.
something suitable for everyday wear.
Museum. From 24 September to 9 October 2005 the design work.
Nakagawa Sochi team – Masahiro Nakagawa, Rika Level 3: a haute-couture garment.
The Museum was especially interested in the project
Koiwa, Jun Koiwa and Eri Takahashi, supported by To begin the project, participants came to the
because it brings to life the exhibition The cutting
volunteer students from the Sydney Institute of TAFE’s Museum for a one-on-one consultation with Masahiro
edge: fashion from Japan (on show until 29 January
fashion design school – created a unique design Nakagawa. The conversation, forms, letters and a
2006) and also tackles an issue very close to the
studio called Tokyo Recycle Project #15. Polaroid shot served as a reminder to the designer
Museum’s heart and history – that of sustainable
design. throughout the process. Here are some of the stories.
Before: Cyna selected these garments she had
purchased from an op shop.
After: Cyna’s new skirt with a bold Union Jack motif.
images clockwise from left: Masahiro fine tunes Jenny Kee’s dress. Jenny had a box full of garments transformed into a spectacular haute couture dress, which has been donated to the
Museum collection; jeans and a shirt are become a stylish dress; masahiro’s sketches for jenny kee’s dress; the team use a draping process to shape clothing directly onto a mannequin.
here jun adjusts and pins a garment, ready for sewing; jenny kee’s dress starts to take shape; several garments combine to make a dress that can be worn in different ways; masahiro in his
purpose-built production workshop in the museum’s turbine hall; jenny kee’s dress on the catwalk; jun makes final adjustments to a garment. photos by marinco kojdanovksi.
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The Museum’s new permanent decorative arts The 800 objects on display were brought in
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time opened on 6 October 2005 and occupies sequence the installation of these objects
pride of place leading from the Grand Foyer was vital, and making sure the right people
of the Museum. As well as showcasing around were available at the right time was one of the
800 objects from the Museum’s world-class biggest challenges.
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Iraqi-born, London-based
Zaha Hadid is one of the
most innovative architects
of her generation. Hadid’s
radical design concepts have
created a new architectural
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creative process. Hadid was
awarded the highly prestigious
Pritzker Prize for Architecture
in 2004. The sofa is on display
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