Home: a Suburban Obsession

Catch the last few weeks of Home: a suburban obsession – a fascinating, free exhibition exploring Queensland homes during the 1960s and 70s, showing at the State Library of Queensland until July 14, 2019.  

Frank and Eunice Corley cruised the suburbs of South East Queensland in the 60s and 70s photographing houses to sell to the homeowners. Fifty years later, their legacy is an extensive collection of images that captures Queensland housing stock – from the architectural to the ramshackle.

Take a peek through the Corley’s viewfinder and catch just a glimpse of their incredible obsession. This extraordinary exhibition features an immersive virtual reality streetscape and art installations, in addition to rarely-seen, original photographs.

Hear untold stories behind the photographs, embraced by a community infatuated by Frank and Eunice Corley’s work. Reflect on artwork created by renowned Australian artist Ian Strange and contemplate the installation by Queensland designer Jennifer Marchant. 

Immerse yourself in a virtual reality Brisbane streetscape by [f]FLAT and listen to a soundscape to envision what the suburbs may have sounded like five decades ago.

Visitors will have the rare chance to see if their family home is included in this amazing photographic collection when they visit this must-see exhibition or search on-line on the Corley Explorer.

By Deb Lidster

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