Wonderstruck
Monir Shahroudy Farmanfarmaian, Iran 1924-2019 / Lightning for Neda 2009, Installation view 2019 QAG / The artist dedicates this work to the loving memory of her late husband Dr Abolbashar Farmanfarmaian. Purchased 2009. QAG Foundation / Collection: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art / © Monir Shaharoudy Farmanfarmaian Estate / View full image
When
28 Jun – 6 Oct 2025
Where
Gallery of Modern Art, Gallery 1.1 (The Fairfax Gallery), Gallery 1.2 & Gallery 1.3 (Eric and Marion Taylor Gallery)
About
'Wonderstruck' explores the wonder that can be found in the ordinary and the extraordinary. Presented throughout the ground floor of the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), the exhibition invites visitors on a journey from spectacular large-scale artworks to captivating small treasures and immersive experiences.
Featuring more than 100 artworks and interactive projects by over 70 international and Australian artists drawn from the Gallery’s Collection, the exhibition will include audience favourites Nick Cave’s Heard 2012, Ron Mueck’s In bed 2005 and Yayoi Kusama’s The Obliteration Room 2002-present.
Learn more about the captivating artworks on display in our weekly highlights, or dive into the Wonderstruck Wonderers interactive experience — complete six fun activities to earn your free Wonderstruck Wonderers pin badge from the GOMA Store!