Win 1/3 doubles to ‘Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion’ at ACMI, Melbourne VIC

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World-First ‘Goddess’ Exhibition Set For ACMI, Melbourne

Want to WIN 3x double passes to ACMI’s world-first exhibition ‘Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion’? Here’s your chance.

‘My one, when all is said and done,’ Ariana Grande croons in her 2018 hit. ‘You’ll believe God is a woman’. We’ve all belted those iconic lyrics. Now, the Australian’s National museum of screen culture (ACMI) is taking the sentiment to a whole new level. Gather your best pals, because this is one exhibition you’ll want to see alongside fellow pop culture fans.

“Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion” is the title of ACMI’s original exhibition and is part of the Victorian Government’s 2023 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces blockbuster offering. In what will no doubt be the highlight of Melbourne’s cultural scene this year, Goddess lauds the women and gender-transcending goddesses who have transformed Hollywood.


Opening April 5 and running until October 1, this landmark exhibition will examine the resilience and determination of the entertainment industry’s leading icons who, throughout history, have refused to be confined to narrow gender roles.

Unsatisfied with being stuck in the ‘starlett’ or ‘bombshell’ box, these stars questioned norms and fought an inherently biassed system for control and creative freedom both on and off the screen. Through their work, they challenged feminine stereotypes and paved the way for future generations to do the same.

So, what can you expect to see in the Goddess exhibit? With over 150 unique highlights, you’ll find yourself blissfully lost in a world of glamour and feminist representation in film. The collection itself features never-before-seen costumes, projections, props, sketches and immersive experiences, including sensory video works and soundscapes by Melbourne-based composer Chiara Kickdrum.

Think: the groundbreaking portrayals and iconic outfits of Marlene Dietrich in Morocco (1930), Tilda Swinton in “Orlando” (1992) and Pam Grier’s boundary-breaking Blaxploitation film career. Or the impact of Elaine Crombie in “Kiki and Kitty” (2017) and Margot Robbie in “Birds of Prey” (2020). The line-up also explores Meena Kumari’s performance in “Pakeezah” (1972) and the unfolding representations of womanhood in film throughout India, China and Japan.  

Led by ACMI Curator Bethan Johnson, each piece was carefully selected for its significance and contribution to shifting women’s representation on screen. Wander the rooms filled with inspirational stories, characters and moments, and take in the treasures, trinkets and tributes to the incredible women and non-binary actors who have made their mark on Hollywood.  

https://au.variety.com/2023/biz/events/acmi-goddess-power-glamour-rebellion-competition-9137/

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Competition:   WIN 3x double passes to ACMI’s ‘Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion’
Entrants:   Only Australian residents are eligible. Entrants must be 18+ to apply and all guests must be 18+ to attend
Entry Period:   Competition entry runs from April 5th 2023 00:00am AEDT until May 2nd 2023 23:59pm AEDT.
Entry:   Submit your name and email address via the entry form above.
Limit:   One (1) entry per person
Prize Determination:   Competition is a Game of Chance. The winners will be chosen at random.
Notification:   By email or text within 24 hours of the winners being chosen.
Claim Period:   Within 24 hours of the time of Notification.
Unclaimed Prize Determination:   Should the winner not claim the prize within 24 hours from the date of Notification, a new winner will be chosen. The new winner will be notified via email or text within 24 hours after the prize being unclaimed.
Prize:   3x double passes to ACMI’s ‘Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion’
Prize Conditions:   Prize is only inclusive of tickets for the nominated event. All prize winners must accommodate their own travel to the selected event.