Screen culture is so often where our ideas of the future are formed, which is why ACMI is hosting an entire exhibition dedicated to the topic. The Future and Other Fictions is a collection of sets, props, artworks, scripts, costumes and more, all underpinned by their shared exploration of a fictional tomorrow. With more than 180 items on display spanning Black Panther to Björk, this one’s sure to stimulate your imagination and spark reflection in equal measure.
The exhibition is now showing and you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in future worlds through to April 27 2025. Music-lovers can see Björk’s famous pleated dress from the music video for ‘The Gate’ (in all its iridescent, custom Gucci glory), while cinephiles can feast their eyes on detailed costumes from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and miniature sets from Blade Runner 2049.
ACMI has also commissioned two forward-looking moving image works for the exhibition. Check out Birth of Dawn by Hannah Brontë, which is all about the cyclical nature of life. For a glimpse at a hopeful future where fossil fuels are banned, don’t miss After the End – designed and directed by Liam Young, and written and performed by Natash Wanganeen.
The museum will also host a program of screenings, talks and workshops to complement the exhibition. Tickets to The Future and Other Fictions cost between $10-22.50 and you can grab yours via the ACMI website.
