Museum of Australian Democracy
The Illumination
A Date with Democracy by Claudia Chinyere Akole
How are you and democracy going right now? Is it a rewarding romance? Or are things a bit complicated?
Inspired by the highs and lows of love and dating, artwork by Claudia Chinyere Akole will light up Old Parliament House every night of Enlighten from 8pm. This kaleidoscope of love hearts, flowers (and maybe the odd ballot box) will have you looking at your relationship with democracy in a new light.
Inside the building, your Date with Democracy continues with a free, all-ages experience over two big weekends. Hit the dancefloor in King’s Hall, enjoy the historic Members’ Bar, or belt out your favourite love songs and break-up ballads at karaoke.
Illuminations: Friday 28 February-Monday 10 March, 8pm until late
A Date with Democracy free events: 7pm-10.30pm, Friday 28 February, Saturday 1 March, Friday 7 March, Saturday 8 March.
Members’ Bar drinks: 6pm-9pm, Friday 28 February, Saturday 1 March, Friday 7 March, Saturday 8 March
The Artist
Claudia Chinyere Akole is an exhibiting artist, illustrator, cartoonist, designer, animator, and educator based in Sydney, Australia (Gadigal and Wangal Country). Illuminations created with support from Studio Starr.
The Night Shift at Museum of Australian Democracy
Hit the dancefloor in King’s Hall, enjoy the historic Members’ Bar, or belt out your favourite love songs and break-up ballads at karaoke.
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