A new exhibition exploring the storytelling The Jim Henson Company will run exclusively at QAGOMA from September 12, 2026, until April 18, 2027.
‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’ will offer "an immense and immersive journey" through the creative process behind some of Henson's cherished characters.
Founded by Jim and Jane Henson in 1955, the company has left an indelible imprint on entertainment, education and popular culture globally as seen in the much-loved series Fraggle Rock and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, the treasured fantasy worlds of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, the iconic characters of the Muppets, and the residents of Sesame Street.
‘Unparalleled in scope, the exhibition will celebrate The Jim Henson Company’s extraordinary legacy, highlighting the specialist work of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop - creative studios in New York and Los Angeles where artists and makers revolutionise the art of puppetry," said QAGOMA director Chris Saines.
‘Unparalleled in scope, the exhibition will celebrate The Jim Henson Company’s extraordinary legacy, highlighting the specialist work of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop - creative studios in New York and Los Angeles where artists and makers revolutionise the art of puppetry," said QAGOMA director Chris Saines.
‘The Gallery is privileged to be working closely with The Jim Henson Company, whose influence on generations of storytellers continues as a family-led force pioneering contemporary puppetry for screen and stage.’
In a world-first, the exhibition will include the Great Hall set from the Emmy Award-winning television series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, taking audiences behind the scenes of a working puppeteer’s film set.
A curated film program in the Gallery’s Australian Cinémathèque will showcase productions developed by the Company and brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop.
Across GOMA’s ground floor, ‘Make, Believe, Magic’ will explore the craftmanship of The Jim Henson Company’s creatures, the art of their performance, and new directions for puppetry supported by digital technology.
The opening weekend of ‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’, coinciding with Brisbane Festival in September, will feature special discussions, performances and screenings. Exhibition tickets go on sale from June 1.
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