A black and white photographic print mounted on a sheet of linen. Photo of Captain Sharp demonstrating two Magnavox phonographs, white paper label glued to back 'CAPTAIN SHARP DEMONSTRATING WITH MV-1 & SONORA'.

Art and Science in the Powerhouse Collection

Name: August Collection Conversations | Art and Science in the Powerhouse Collection
Start: 2025-08-14T01:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-08-28T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Across Sydney

Talk

Each month, the Collection Conversations series invites you to explore history through the eyes of Powerhouse Museum volunteers.

In August, join us for Art and Science in the Powerhouse Collection

Explore the evolving relationship between scientific discovery and artistic expression. Through highlights from the Powerhouse Collection, this talk reveals how scientific instruments, medical breakthroughs and engineering marvels often reflect not just function, but beauty and creativity.

From intricate tools to elegant machines, discover how innovation can be both practical and poetic. This session invites you to see science through an artistic lens and appreciate the craftsmanship behind groundbreaking ideas.