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  • Michael Nelson Jagamara and Possum Dreaming

    Jagamara’s artistic journey spans one of the most remarkable periods in Australian art, contributing to a creative movement that captivated audiences on an international scale. In Dreaming the Land: Aboriginal Art from Remote Australia, Dr Marie Geissler wrote that his parliamentary mosaic had exemplified the artist’s role “in driving forward reconciliation between black and white Australia.”

    The Sydney Opera House

  • Art at the House

    Discover the tapestries and paintings which complete the building's interiors, bringing colour and their own stories to Bennelong Point.

    Jagamara photographed in black and white sitting on carpeted steps in front of the mural 'Possum Dreaming'.

  • Cultural partners

    Our cultural institution partners are Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences, Art Gallery of New South Wales ,Australian Museum and State Library of New South Wales.

    Australian Museum building.

  • The Sydney Opera House Opera Award

    The Sydney Opera House Opera Award supports young opera singers. Learn about the program and how you can apply.

  • First Nations

    The Opera House stands on Bennelong Point, known to the traditional custodians, the Gadigal, as Tubowgule. The Opera House continues this legacy today by embracing and celebrating the culture of First Peoples.

  • Sydney Opera House Presents: Classical Music

    Great orchestral music is woven into the fabric of the Sydney Opera House – it helped inspire its creation, and will always be part of its future.

    A conductor leads an orchestra on stage at the Sydney Opera House

  • The Creators Project

    On 8 November 2023 the Sydney Opera House unveiled a series of plates honouring the contribution of Jørn Utzon, Ove Arup and Peter Hall in the creation of this iconic building, and the collective creativity of those involved from conception to construction.

    The Sydney Opera House

  • Deadly Voices from the House

    • Talks and Ideas

    A podcast that takes intimate interviews with First Nations artists and leaders to the world. Acclaimed presenter, journalist, actor, producer and arts guru Rhoda Roberts AO presents Deadly Voices from the House, recorded live from Sydney Opera House. Featuring a diverse selection of guest appearances from prominent First Nations leaders from the music, arts and culture sector. Deadly Voices from the House provides an important platform to discuss critical issues and explore the vibrancy and diversity of contemporary culture.

    Podcast

  • Exposing the fallacy of circus ‘showmen’

    Debunking the myth of circus showmen ahead of Opera House original production Natives Go Wild. Learn the truth of a business that coerced and scammed First People, who were put on display and forced to perform.

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  • Return to the Age of Aquarius

    Reminiscing on the 1969 Sydney opening night of HAIR.

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