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12 December, 2024
Caboolture is Mad Max mad
Rev heads, cinephiles, and (anti)heroes... get ready to race into the exhilarating world of Mad Max films at Moreton Bay’s new free exhibition, Maximum Madness: Art Inspired by Mad Max at the Caboolture Art Gallery from 7 December 2024 to 8 March 2025.
This free exhibition showcases a compelling array of works that pay homage to the iconic characters of the Mad Max universe.
Mayor Peter Flannery recalled the influential mark Mad Max made on both Australian and international cinema and invited everyone to explore this unique exhibition first-hand.
“Maximum Madness celebrates Mad Max’s legacy, while highlighting the incredible talent of a diverse group of contemporary artists and the movie’s influence on their work. It is also a fantastic opportunity for people to come together and participate in a series of workshops and activities that also explore the vibrant world of Mad Max,” Mayor Flannery said.
Maximum Madness pays tribute to the series’ intricate blend of biker, gearhead, queer, and beefcake cultures evident in the film, highlighting its role in reshaping the realms of science fiction and artistic expression.
This landmark touring exhibition from the Rockhampton Museum of Art includes an impressive lineup of Australian artists that reflects the audacious spirit, themes of rebellion, and the distinct flair of Mad Max. They include:
Brisbane artist Phoebe Paradise reinterpreting the lost Australian daybill (1970s movie posters) to create the Mad Max-inspired artwork FORTRESS (2024), fused with her distinct punk-kitsch aesthetic.
Critically acclaimed Filipino-born artists Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan reinterpreting the vehicle as a weapon, using materials typically associated with children’s crafts in their artwork titled In God We Trust (2009).
Caboolture Art Gallery will also hold a series of creative workshops during the exhibition for kids and adults, including an art discovery trail, post-apocalyptic crafts, and an interactive installation by artists Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan.
For more information, visit https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Galleries-Museums/Events/CRAG/Maximum-Madness.
