Spotlight Conversations: Spirit of the Thylacine. Image: National Museum of Australia.
Join us for an engaging conversation exploring the rich stories of the thylacine and its enduring significance for Australia and its First Nations peoples. Pakana artist Vicki West from lutruwita/Tasmania and the makers of the documentary film Tiger on the Rocks, Cathryn Vasseleu and Pat Fiske, will delve into these narratives in a discussion facilitated by Museum curator Martha Sear. Discover how this enigmatic creature, whose story of extinction features in the Great Southern Land gallery, remains a powerful presence in culture and community.
The event includes a 40-minute conversation followed by a special screening of Tiger on the Rocks and an audience Q&A session.
The details
What: Spotlight Conversations: Spirit of the Thylacine
When: Thursday 8 August 2024, 6–8pm
Where: National Museum of Australia (Lawson Cres, Acton ACT 2601)
Cost: From $15, bookings required. Tickets available.
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