Max Dupain: Art and War

Next date: Saturday, 16 November 2024 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

See the second world war through an artist’s eyes. Max Dupain photographed RAAF Rathmines and the Australian experience of the second world war while serving as a camouflage officer. Discover Dupain’s little known wartime work in this original Rathmines Heritage Centre exhibition.

The exhibition will re-open as part of the History Illuminated Festival, from 2 November 2024.

Rathmines Heritage Centre is open every Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm. 

Located within the beautiful Rathmines Theatre, come and grab a coffee from Mandy & Co. onsite coffee van and peruse Max Dupain’s Art & War exhibition.

Please note the exhibition will be closed between 21-29 December 2024, reopening Saturday 4 January 2025. 

The exhibition is also available to view is available to view on demand and during special events. Please email artsculture&[email protected] for more information.

Image: RAAF 011-119 open hull workboat motoring into RAAF Rathmines
Max Dupain
Circa 1942-1944
Reproduction of a black and white photographic print
Collection of the State Library of NSW
Mitchell Library ON 609/Box 12/nos. 800-889

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Location

Rathmines Heritage Centre, Stilling St, Rathmines, Rathmines, 2283, View in Google Maps