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Canberra 2025

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  • Trip start
    October 30, 2025
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    High Court of Australia

    November 1, 2025 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 15 °C

    The High Court of Australia building in Canberra was constructed between 1975 and 1980. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 26 May 1980.
    The building was designed by architect Christopher Kringas of the firm Edwards Madigan Torzillo and Briggs, and is recognized for its Brutalist architectural style and international significance. It has been the permanent home of the High Court since its opening.Read more

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    National Portrait Gallery

    November 1, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    The National Portrait Gallery in Canberra is a vibrant cultural institution dedicated to showcasing the stories and faces of Australians who have shaped the nation.

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    Blue Poles

    November 1, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C

    Jackson Pollock's famous painting "Blue Poles" is housed in the National Gallery of Australia, located in Canberra, ACT1.
    It was purchased in 1973 for US$1.3 million by the Australian government, a move that sparked significant public debate at the time. Today, it is considered one of the most iconic pieces in the gallery’s collection and a landmark of Abstract Expressionism.Read more

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    Ouroboros

    November 1, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    Ouroboros is a recycled stainless steel by Lindy Lee was commissioned to celebrate the National Gallery's 40th anniversary in 2022.
    Ouroboros will become a beacon, it will pulse with light and energy. I'm reaching for the stars.
    - Lindy Lee
    Ouroboros is a symbol of the cycles of life, death and renewal. It is based on the ancient image of a snake eating its own tail, and reflects Lee's fascination with the cosmos. Entering the mouth of the sculpture, its darkened interior is illuminated by light beams emanating from thousands of handmade perforations. During the day, its surface absorbs and captures images of the surrounding environment. At night, Ouroboros returns its light to the world.    Read more

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    Australian War Memorial

    November 2, 2025 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C

    The Australian War Memorial in Canberra is one of the most significant cultural institutions in Australia, serving as a shrine, museum, and archive dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of Australians in war and peacekeeping operations.Read more

    Trip end
    November 2, 2025
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