@_museumguy

Queer GLAM professional making change. I wrote a book called Queering The Museum. He/Him. My opinions.

 Ngunnawal, Canberra
routledge.com/Queering-the-Museum/Sullivan-Middleton/p/book/9780815359623
Joined March 2012
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Curious about the global rise of Korean culture? 🌏 Join @V_and_A's Dr Rosalie Kim and NMA's Kate Morschel for a lively chat about Korea's fascinating journey! 📅: Saturday 13 December, 2-3:30pm 🎟️: Secure your spot: nma.gov.au/hallyu
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Craig Middleton retweeted
GAY TIMES@gaytimes5 Jun 2024
"Queering the past" refers to the process of looking back on history from an LGBTQIA+ perspective Here’s what you need to know about the term and why it has been deemed controversial 👇 Via @Openly buff.ly/3ReVwGm
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Join Tony Armstrong as we open his exhibition based on the ABC series 'Tony Armstrong's Extra-Ordinary Things.' 📆 Thursday 20 June, 6 - 7:30pm AEST Secure your spot: eventbrite.com.au/e/an-extra…?
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‘Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things’ airs next Tuesday on ABC and you might spot some special guest appearances from our curators! Watch full episodes of 'Tony Armstrong's Extra-Ordinary Things' on ABC TV and ABC iView: bit.ly/3WlmBel #ExtraOrdinaryThingsTV
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🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS 🚨 We are delighted to invite submissions for the next QHCN Symposium, exploring the innovative queer programming being developed by museums and heritage organisations 📅 Date: 22-23 October 2024 📍 Location: Kensington Palace & online ⌛ Deadline: 28 June 2024
Page 1 of Call for Papers, QHCN Symposium. To download the fully accessible version, please visit: queerhcn.org

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Bianca Vecchio@BiaVecc1 May 2024
Still time to sign up for our awesome #nationalarchaeologyweek event Discovering #Ancient #Egypt at the #NationalMuseumofAustralia and unpack the question, ‘Why are we so fascinated by #AncientEgypt?’ May 23rd at 2 pm @archaeologyweek @_museumguy @nma tinyurl.com/NAWNMA
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Wave goodbye to school holiday boredom! 🏺 Take a trip to our 'Discovering Ancient Egypt' exhibition, packed with interactive activities, a kids audio tour and a handy family guide to navigate your journey. Let the adventure begin! Book your ticket: bit.ly/3Yk9wAL
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Bianca Vecchio@BiaVecc10 Apr 2024
Please join us online on Thursday, May 23rd at 2 pm @archaeologyweek and @_museumguy to hear about Discovering #Ancient #Egypt at the #NationalMuseumofAustralia and unpack the question, ‘Why are we so fascinated by #Ancient #Egypt?’ tiny.cc/NAWEgypt
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Come for our ‘Discovering Ancient Egypt’ exhibition, stay for the classic Canberra experiences. Delight in a foodie wonderland with a side of world-class art, breathtaking nature and family fun all within easy reach. It’s more than you expect and it’s waiting for you.
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VisitCanberra@visitcanberra14 Dec 2023
Unearth the wonders of ancient Egypt at the @nma! 🖼️ Opening today, Discovering Ancient Egypt is a must-see exhibition when you #VisitCanberra. It showcases over 220 captivating objects that span 3,000 years of society and culture. Book now 🎟️: nma.gov.au/exhibitions/disco… #WeAreCBR
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We're thrilled to launch 'Discovering Ancient Egypt' at the National Museum in Canberra. 🏛 Opening tomorrow, the exhibition offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in an ancient culture that continues to inspire and intrigue. Read more: brnw.ch/21wFiAH
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MN@imnhhq25 Oct 2023
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@_museumguy Happy birthday, Craig! Glad to meet you, such a wonderful person you are!
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Published today, this book - authored by the inimitable Bob Janes - offers a hard-hitting appraisal of the role museums can play in the face of looming societal collapse: routledge.com/Museums-and-So… @RoutledgeHist @routledgebooks #museums #societalcollapse

Museums and Societal Collapse: The Museum as Lifeboat

Museums and Societal Collapse explores the implications of societal collapse from a multidisciplinary perspective and considers the potential museums have to contribute to the reimagining and...

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ArtsHub@ArtsHub6 Sep 2023
Executed while wearing a ring fashioned from his dead lover's hair, the story of Captain Moonlite is slowly regaining the prominence it deserves. #australianhistory #queerhistory #lgbtqia #bushranger #australia #captainmoonlite #arts #artists bit.ly/45Dxs5a

The queer bushranger who still inspires artists 143 years after his death

Executed while wearing a ring fashioned from his dead lover's hair, the story of Captain Moonlite is slowly regaining its deserved prominence.

artshub.com.au
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So many great things happening in this creative community! hyperallergic.com/836672/a-v…
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Hannah Ayres@Dr_HannahAyres5 Sep 2023
🚨JOB ALERT🚨 @UofGlasgow Lecturer in LGBTQ+ History or History of Sexuality Full time and open ended £39,347 - £44,263 per annum Closing date: 3rd October 2023 More info here: my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit… I've not finished my PhD yet otherwise I would definitely be applying 👀
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WEAR IT PURPLE! 💜💜💜 Founded in 2010 #WearItPurple strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. We are wearing purple today - how about you?
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What have you always wanted to know about the Museum? 🤔 We’re getting ready for #AskAMuseum Day and need your questions about our objects or working at the Museum. Put your questions in the comments and stay tuned on 14 September. 👇
A mother and son looking at objects on display. A question bubble with the text 'Ask a Museum' is in the right top corner.

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Have you seen our ‘Belonging: Stories from Far North Queensland’ exhibition yet?  This series explores stories of belonging and connection to country by First Nations artists from Cardwell, Aurukun and Badu Island.   More: brnw.ch/21wBIZX
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An arrangement of Indigenous Australian paintings on a wall in an exhibition style.

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ABC News
@abcnews12 Aug 2023
The Matildas are through to the semifinal of the Women's World Cup, and it came via one of the most intense finishes to a game that you're ever likely to see. abc.net.au/news/2023-08-12/m…

In one of the most dramatic penalty shootouts in World Cup history, the heroes of the Matildas...

The Matildas are through to the semifinal of the Women's World Cup, and it came via one of the most intense finishes to a game that you're ever likely to see.

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