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15 – 16 Feb

The Future and Beyond

Through talks, performances and screenings, explore how future visions on screen – from AI-powered love stories to cyberpunk dystopias – reveal as much about today’s world as tomorrow’s.

Unpack the wonders and warnings behind 7 iconic objects from pop culture with author Adrian Hon. Celebrate the stunning visuals of Björk’s most iconic music videos. Dive into cyberpunk landscapes and take part in the shaping of future worlds. Ponder the possibilities and problems of AI through films like Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049 and The Creator. Discover the wonders of Indian futurism with a musical celebration of electronica, dance, digital art and cultural preservation. And choose your own adventure with an immersive, text-based role-playing game taking place in our museum spaces, influenced by cinema and ACMI’s own exhibitions.

Don’t miss this weekend packed with insight and imagination, inspired by ACMI's World Premiere exhibition, The Future and Other Fictions.

Date	Times
Sat 15 Feb	10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 16 Feb	10:00am - 5:00pm

Part of The Future and Beyond

The Future History of the World in 7 On-Screen Objects

The Future History of the World in 7 On-Screen Objects

Ever wondered what movies, games and TV shows get right – and hilariously wrong – about the future?

Int. Spaceship – Night

Int. Spaceship – Night

An immersive, text-based role-playing game experience inspired by cinema and ACMI's exhibitions.

Me, Myself and AI

Me, Myself and AI

Explore the complex and evolving relationship between humanity and AI on screen.

Reclaiming Tomorrow

Reclaiming Tomorrow

A short film program that explores new visions of identity, technology, and survival.

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Christmas things to do

Christmas things to do

Explore a wonderland of events and dazzling decorations as the city comes to life this Christmas.

Christmas eat and drink

Christmas eat and drink

Feeling festive? Sip mistletoe martinis at a rooftop bar or dine under the lights in a laneway.

Christmas shopping

Christmas shopping

Shop the city's iconic laneways, malls and arcades to find the perfect pressie.

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Melbourne Art Fair

Melbourne Art Fair

Presenting new and iconic artists from leading Australasian galleries and Indigenous art centres.

The Oracle

The Oracle

Take part in an ancient tradition, brought to life in a free interactive artwork powered by AI.

Wurrdha Marra

Wurrdha Marra

Sharing the work of First Nations artists across time and place.

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Rekospective: The Art of Reko Rennie

Reko Rennie's largest presentation of work to date and his first-ever retrospective exhibition.