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Western Australian Museum – MARITIME
EXPOSED! THE STORY OF SWIMWEAR
Western Australian Museum – Maritime21 November 2009 – 7 February 2010
Free with museum entry (fees apply)
Exposed! the story of swimwear is a revealing new exhibition that explores the history of the swimsuit and how it has shaped modern Australian society. The exhibition traces the origins of the swimsuit from its prudish beginning to the cheeky styles of today, and explores its significance to fashion, sports, and society’s views on the female form.
As a nation of sun-worshipping beach lovers Australia has always had a vested interest in swimwear. One of the first scandals of the swimwear world was at the hands of Australian swimming sensation, Annette Kellermann, who dared to wear a figure hugging full body swimming suit, in contrast to the heavy pantaloon style bathing dresses women were expected to wear. Kellermann’s story is featured in the exhibition, along with historical examples of the ever changing styles in swim wear, both in terms of fashion and function.
Swimwear collections of contemporary Australian designers are featured in the exhibition, including black one-piece bathing suits inspired by Annette Kellerman, made especially for this exhibition by influential designers Jets, Seafolly, Zimmerman, Tigerlily and Anna & Boy.
The bikini, mono-kini, tankini and the controversial Australian made burquini are just a few of the styles on show, with a vast range of historical swimsuits modelled along side contemporary designs, photographs, archived advertisements and company designs.
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM TRAVELLING EXHIBITION
Image: Peggy Moffitt modelling Rudi Gernseich topless swimsuit 1964 Photograph by William Claxton/Courtesy Demont Photo Management (www.demontphoto.com)
This exhibition is supported by Visions of Australia, an Australian Government program supporting touring exhibitions by providing funding assistance for the development and touring of Australian cultural material across Australia.
Submarine Tours - Inside the HMAS Ovens
Open daily excluding Wednesdays: tours available from 10.00am – 3.30pmClosed:Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day.
Experience first hand the fascinating workings of a submarine as you explore inside the HMAS Ovens.
Located adjacent to the Western Australian Museum - Maritime on the historic World War ll slipway in Slip Street, the submarine is open daily for guided tours from 10am to 3.30pm. Tours operate every half hour and run for approximately 60 – 70 minutes.
ADMISSION FEES APPLY
Joint Museum entry and submarine tour tickets are also available at a discounted price.
Tickets can be purchased from the front desk of the Western Australian Museum – Maritime
Bookings are recommended on +61 [0]8 9431 8337
For more information on daily submarine tours you can visit the submarine information page here
REWARDING VOLUNTEER WORK ABOARD THE SUBMARINE HMAS OVENS
The Western Australian Museum – Maritime is seeking male and female volunteer guides with a maritime interest, to conduct tours on the Submarine Ovens. This is an opportunity to be part of a friendly team of volunteers and to enjoy interaction with Museum visitors.
No experience is necessary as applicants will be provided with training and information about the Submarine HMAS Ovens.
Applicants must be reasonably fit and comfortable with heights, and prepared to commit two days per month to rewarding volunteer work.
For more information contact Les Barradeen on +61 [0]8 9431 8314.
