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Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar Exhibition
Exclusive to the Art Gallery of Ballarat in Australia, the exhibition features 40 iconic guitars on loan from the National Guitar Museum
What to expect
For those who rock, we salute you!
Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar tours to Ballarat, Victoria this October.
Exclusive to the Art Gallery of Ballarat, the exhibition features 40 iconic guitars on loan from the National Guitar Museum (USA) alongside more than 100 paintings, iconic rock photography, drawings, illustrative designs, posters and objects tracing the history of the world’s most popular instrument - from its Medieval beginnings through to the guitar’s pivotal role pop culture.
Starting off as ouds and lutes, through to acoustic and electric, guitar makers have experimented with shapes, materials, accessories, and design to find the perfect blend of beauty and sound. Medieval to Metal encompasses the journey of the guitar through creativity, innovation, and cultural catalysts.
What's included
- Admission to Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar during regular business hours
Visit date
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Time
- Medieval to Metal: The Art & Evolution of the Guitar is exclusive to the Art Gallery of Ballarat and will be on display from 12 October 2024 to 2 February 2025
- The Art Gallery of Ballarat's regular opening hours are 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week, excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Location
- The Gallery is a stone’s throw away from Melbourne located at 40 Lydiard St North, Ballarat VIC
