Becoming Modern is a survey exhibition exploring the emergence of modernism in Australia during the twentieth century.

Drawn largely from the Tasmanian State Collection, it features iconic Australian modernists alongside lesser-known works, many of which are exhibited for the first time.

This large-scale exhibition brings together paintings, sculpture and works on paper, highlighting figuration, abstraction, and foregrounding works by Tasmanian women artists.

What's on:

Events and points of interest around Hobart.

9 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
A Natural Escape
Embrace the Tasman Region for 'A Natural Escape' - Celebrate nature, conservation and outdoor adventure with local culture and community.
7 Aug 2026 - 1 Nov 2026
Antarctica is Melting: photographer David Neilson
'Antarctica is Melting' presents a powerful selection of black and white photographs by Australian wilderness photographer David Neilson, drawn from six journeys to Antarctica and
1 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2027
Beginners Spoon Carving Workshops
Welcome to a day of creative mindfulness with David and Michelle of Phoenix Creations in their small Cygnet studio.
31 Jul 2026 - 26 Sep 2027
Becoming Modern: Mid-century Australian Art
This large-scale exhibition brings together paintings, sculpture and works on paper, highlighting figuration, abstraction, and foregrounding works by Tasmanian women artists.
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Mar 2027
The World of Seashells
This exhibition celebrates the natural beauty of seashells and the enduring sense of wonder they inspire.
16 Oct 2026 - 7 Nov 2026
Nicole O’Loughlin | Nature/Nurture
Nicole explores her personal connection to the landscape as a caretaker of her home and studio, and of the living world that surrounds it.
22 Oct 2026 - 26 Oct 2026
CJF Presents
CJF Presents brings internationally acclaimed artists to Lutruwita / Tasmania for a series of intimate performances you'll only experience at Rosny Farm.
6 Jun 2026 - 29 Mar 2027
Julian Charrière: Hard Core
French-Swiss artist Julian Charrière is marking a descent into deep time at Mona.
22 Oct 2026 - 7 Nov 2026
Jane Burton | Nightwood
Nightwood' sees Jane Burton draw on the title of Djuna Barnes' 1936 novel, echoing also its atmospheric temperament.
22 Oct 2026 - 22 Oct 2026
LIIT
Layering evolving textures and unexpected rhythms into hypnotic soundscapes and inviting audiences into a creative space that is both performance and process.
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