Woman sits in front of interactive screen

The Lab

Name: The Lab
Start: 2023-09-15T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-02-04T06:00:00.000Z
Location: Ultimo

Ended 4 Feb 2024

Powerhouse Ultimo

On Gadigal Land

Powerhouse Ultimo

500 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007

The Lab is a multimedia exhibition space with a rotating program of immersive experiences.

The latest Powerhouse commission by Junior Major has taken inspiration from a range of demonstration models, including references by Australian aviation pioneer, inventor and explorer Lawrence Hargrave.

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Lawrence Hargrave's demonstration model of wingtip movement of a bird's flight
Object No. P2903-11/17

Hand-held anemometer with four hollow hemispherical cups fixed to rotating cross arms that are mounted on a flat, paddle-shaped wooden base. — 2/3
Anemometer, Robinson's anemometer, metal / wood / paper, made by J Hicks, London, England, 1875-1885 used by Sydney Observatory, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Object No. H10038

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Two physics demonstration models comprising charts and stands, designed to illustrate some of the basic principles of force, motion and gravity.
Object No. H10064