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Exhibitions

MUMA presents exhibitions of contemporary art by Australian and international artists. Focusing on curatorial research and commissioning, the program includes significant solo artist projects, thematic responses to current issues and exhibitions that contribute to shaping the recent history of art.

Public Programs

Public Programs include lectures, talks, workshops, symposia, screenings and events presented for students and the wider community, connecting people, art and ideas. Varied programs bring audiences into closer contact with artists and researchers, creating spaces for discussion and participation.

Education

MUMA Education engages students and teachers through tailored programs drawing on current exhibitions and the Monash University Collection. Trained educators and artists connect students to art in meaningful ways, promoting creative thinking and critical problem-solving skills. MUMA acknowledges the diversity of all children and provides a child safe environment.

Welcome to MUMA's News and Media hub. Find press releases on significant exhibitions, major public art installations, and diverse educational and academic programs. MUMA is dedicated to innovative, experimental, and research-driven contemporary art and curatorial practices. For media inquiries, please contact: Rhiannon.Broomfield@monash.edu

2026

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Sriwhana Spong: HA HA HA – Rare Gamelan Digul Performance and New Film Commission in First Australian Survey Exhibition at MUMA

Media Release: 11 March 2026

2025

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MUMA’s Award-winning partnerships across Monash University

3 December 2025

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MUMA’s First 2026 Exhibition Examines Spiritual and Embodied Knowledge Amid Global Distrust

Media Release: 27 November 2025

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Announcement: 2026 Artistic Program

Media Release: 11 November 2025

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Awakening Histories Reveals Deep Ties Between Australian First Nations Peoples and Indonesian Makassans

Media Release: 21 August 2025

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MUMA presents First Major Solo Exhibition in Melbourne by Acclaimed Artist Nusra Latif Qureshi

Media Release: 26 June 2025

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Stolon Press: Flat earth Opening at MUMA 29 May

Media Release: Tuesday 22 May 2025

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MUMA unveils The Birds by Jen Berean, Callum Morton and Linda Tegg as the 2024–2025 Ian Potter Sculpture Court Commission

Media Release: 25 February 2025

2024

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Media Release: MUMA Launches 50th Year with Powerful and Timely Exhibition Exploring Image Making in the Digital Age

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Media Release: MUMA Launches 2025 Program Marking 50 Years of Groundbreaking Art and Ideas

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Media Release: MUMA presents first Australian survey of New Zealand collective et al.

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Media Release: MUMA presents first major performance by cutting-edge artist Ivan Cheng

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Announcement: 2024 Artistic Program

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