Exhibitions
Nurses: from Zululand to Afghanistan
Australian nurses have been going to war for well over 100 years, but their important contribution to Australia's overseas military operations often goes unreported. Read more
Image: Sister Christina Strom. P04397.001
On tour
Read more about the Australian War Memorial's travelling exhibitions program.
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Of love and war
Of love and war, looks at the impact of war on the lives of our servicemen and women, the relationships and the ways in which Australians incorporated affairs of the heart into their wartime lives. Read more
On display at the Benalla Art Gallery, VIC, until 10 June, 2012 .
Image: A wounded AIF soldier receives an affectionate welcome home at the ANZAC Buffet. H11574
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Perspectives: Jon Cattapan and eX de Medici
Presenting the unique insights of two contemporary artists responding to the subject of peacekeeping. Commissioned by the Australian War Memorial, Jon Cattapan travelled to Timor–Leste in July 2008 and eX de Medici went to the Solomon Islands in March 2009.
On display at Artspace Makcay, QLD, until 25 March, 2012.
Image: ART93992 Jon Cattapan Heading out (Gleno), 2008, oil and coloured pencil on paper
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Sidney Nolan: the Gallipoli series
81 striking and iconic drawings and paintings by one of Australia's most acclaimed artists. Read more
On display at the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre, W.A, until 10 April, 2012.
Image: Sidney Nolan, [Young soldier], painted in London, 1977, alkyd on hardboard. ART91435
