Dearly Departed: death in life

Schedule

Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 am

UTC+10:00
Location

Cnr Peel & Stanley Sts, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4101 | South Brisbane, QL

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Step into an immersive exploration of mortality across Queensland’s past, present and future. Blending historical insight with evocative art and interactive design, Dearly Departed: death in life invites you to reflect on life, death and the memories we hold.
From long-held taboos to deeply personal stories, Dearly Departed reveals how Queenslanders have understood and experienced death over time. Explore the social, cultural, spiritual and political forces that have shaped our attitudes – then and now.
Join us as we rediscover how confronting death helps us better understand life itself.
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Where is it happening?

Cnr Peel & Stanley Sts, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4101, 4 Peel St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia, South Brisbane

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State Library of Queensland
Host or PublisherState Library of Queensland

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