On this Nelson Mandela Day, Melbourne Museum announces landmark show

In a world premiere, the exhibition ‘Mandela My Life’ will bring Mandela's rich legacy to life through rare objects and archives.

18 Jul 2018

Gina Fairley

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Today (18 July) is Nelson Mandela day. The message behind Mandela Day is simple – everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better.

Artists do that often through the aesthetic and message of their work. But a new exhibition coming to Melbourne reminds us we can all play a role in the fight for change.

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Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina