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GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

During its relatively short existence GOMA has quickly established itself as the proverbial jewel in Brisbane’s visual arts crown.

Read On GOMA

Brisbane’s arts and cultural scene is thriving, with world class theatre, art galleries, dance and music, film and theatre as well as a host of museums and excellent libraries. Highlights are GOMA, Australia’s leading modern art gallery, the Queensland Ballet directed by Li Cunxin (Mao’s Last Dancer), Queensland Theatre and Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Brisbane’s unique indie arts centre the Brisbane Powerhouse. Brisbane also hosts first class festivals such as the annual 3 week Brisbane Festival and Brisbane International Film Festival and Brisbane Writers Festival.

Inside the Regent Theatre Brisbane with paintings on walls
Brisbane
Regent Theatre
Built in 1929 to the design of Richard Gailey Jnr and Charles Hollinshed (designer of the Melbourne Regent)
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Water tower transformed into a house called Reservoir House in Balmoral
Balmoral
Reservoir House
This concrete water tower ceased commission in the late 1980’s was sold to a lateral-thinking private buyer at auction in 1992.
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Rhyndarra house and garden with tennis court in Yeronga
Yeronga
Rhyndarra
Unlike most surviving 19th century villas, Rhyndarra, which was built in 1889 for businessman William Williams, still retains its stables and most of its original plantings
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Richard Randall Art Studio cottage and picket fence.
Mt Coot-tha
Richard Randall Art Studio
This little 1901 Federation style cottage studio was purpose built for prominent local artist Richard Randall by his Immigration Agent father George.
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Shoes in Rosalie School of Arts hall
Rosalie
Rosalie School Of Arts
The Rosalie School of Arts, designed by builder W.Moody and City hall team Hall & Prentice, was established in 1928
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Roseville house and garden with water fountain in Teneriffe
Teneriffe
Roseville
Originally part of the estate of Teneriffe House, this ornate Victorian villa was built in 1885 for George Myers, a glassware and china merchant who had a shop in Queen St
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Rowes Building ornate facade
CBD
Rowes Building
The ornate classical Rowes building and its co-joined twin the Rothwell’s Building were constructed in 1885 for 2 separate owners.
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church building and Paddington district views.
Paddington
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
This red and cream GHM Addison designed landmark church was built in 1918 as the third in twenty years for the Sisters of Mercy
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Tomb stones overlooking lake and hills in Samsonvale Cemetery .
Samsonvale
Samsonvale Cemetery
This tiny burial ground on the picturesque shores of Lake Samsonvale was once home to the local Presbyterian Church
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Sandgate Baptist Church building and orange rooftop on a sunny day in Sandgate.
Sandgate
Sandgate Baptist Church
Designed by prolific architect Richard Gailey, this landmark white Gothic church nestled at the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs
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Sandgate Town Hall building and clock tower
Sandgate
Sandgate Town Hall
With Sandgate having been established as a desirable seaside town in the late 1800s, its first Municipal Chambers and Town Hall was designed by Richard Gailey
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Santa Barbara house facade and garden on Moray St New Farm (Inner City)
New Farm
Santa Barbara
In 1929-30 Santa Barbara was one of the most expensive residences to be built in Brisbane at a cost of 4000 pounds to its owner
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Santos building and skyline in Brisbane
Cbd
Santos Place
Not only is Santos Place Australia’s largest 6 star green building, visually it is the structure with a dozen different faces.
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Shorncliffe Pier's tiled entrance and pier
Shorncliffe
Shorncliffe Pier
Formerly known as Sandgate Pier, this 350m long structure with its white timber rails and colonial lamps was completed in 1872 during the early heyday of Sandgate’s seaside tourism.
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Shrine of Remembrance Greek temenos structure and tiles in Brisbane
Cbd
Shrine Of Remembrance
Public donations helped to raise the funds for Brisbane’s landmark war memorial
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South Brisbane Town Hall and trees seen from Vulture Street
Sth Brisbane
South Brisbane Town Hall
This rare and highly accomplished piece of 1891 architecture was designed as the South Brisbane Municipal Chambers by John Murdock.
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