Maximum Madness: Art Inspired by Mad Max

Race into the exhilarating world of Mad Max at City of Moreton Bay’s summer exhibition, Maximum Madness: Art Inspired by Mad Max showing at the Caboolture Regional Art Gallery until 8 March, 2025.

This free touring exhibition from Rockhampton Museum of Art showcases a compelling array of works that pay homage to the iconic characters and spirit of the apocalyptic Mad Max films by George Miller. 

Maximum Madness pays tribute to the series' intricate blend of biker, gearhead, queer, and beefcake cultures evident in the film, highlighting its role in reshaping the realms of science fiction and artistic expression.

The exhibition features an impressive lineup of Australian artists that reflects audacious spirit, themes of rebellion and the distinct flair of Mad Max. 

Discover works by artists Isabel & Alfredo Aquilizan, Reg Mombassa, Shaun Gladwell and more.  

Caboolture Regional Art Gallery will also hold a series of creative activities during the exhibition including an art discovery trail, post-apocalyptic crafts, and a free drop-in interactive creative space Prototypes created by artists Isabel and Alfredo Aquilizan.

Ticketed creative workshops for kids include Dog Tag Jewellery Making, puppet creation with Dead Puppet Society, make a punk bushranger helmet, or science fiction action figures! 

You can also enjoy free guided tours of the exhibition with gallery staff - suitable for all ages - every Tuesday and Saturday from 11:30am - 12pm (excluding public holidays). 

Entry to the exhibition is free. Caboolture Regional Art Gallery is open Tues - Saturday, 10am - 4pm (excluding public holidays). 

Maximum Madness: Art Inspired by Mad Max is a Rockhampton Museum of Art touring exhibition curated by Jonathan McBurnie, supported by Rockhampton Regional Council and Haymans Electrical.

Image credit (hero): Frank Grohier,Max Rockatansky, 2023. Black wattle, flattened baked bean tins, sheet aluminium, etch primer, nails, artist acrylic and found objects. Courtesy of the artist.

Gallery images: courtesy of Louis Lim. 

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