About this Event
For two weeks in January, visitors to Anzac Square Memorial Galleries can see the colourful venetian glass mosaic created by late Brisbane artist, Don Ross.
This powerful tribute to the men and women who served in World War II is only revealed once per year (to coincide with the artist's birthday) and features an astounding 140,000 hand cut Venetian glass enamel tiles mixed with soil from the graves of fallen soldiers.
The relocation of the mosaic in 1984 from its original location in the RSL headquarters on Wickham Terrace was a painstaking process in which the glass enamels were removed piece by piece and reassembled with Venetian mosaicist Renato Gregorini flown in from Italy for the task.
Learn more about this remarkable artist - his life, influences, and artistic practice - with State Library of Queensland Librarian Jennifer Freeman, presenting a free talk on Don Ross: mosaic artist and Renaissance man.
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COVID-19 information
The Queensland Government announced on 11 January that some safety measures would be in place for Greater Brisbane from 6pm 11 January to 1am 22 January.
In line with government advice, from Tuesday 12 January you must wear a mask throughout your visit to Anzac Square Memorial Galleries. Children under 12 years and people affected by a medical condition or disability are exempt. More information is available from the Queensland Government.
Numbers are restricted in each space in accordance with Queensland Health guidelines. Spaces are sanitised regularly and sanitising products are available for visitor use.
The health and safety of our visitors is our top priority. Check our alerts page for the latest information.
Please note the following conditions of entry before your visit to Anzac Square:
1) You will not be able to enter Anzac Square Memorial Galleries if:
- You currently have COVID-19.
- You have been told to quarantine.
- You are unwell or are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
- You have been in contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
- You have returned from overseas travel in the last 14 days.
- You have returned from a declared COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days.
2) You must wear a mask (children under 12 years and people affected by a medical condition or disability are exempt).
3) Use the hand sanitiser provided before you enter.
4) Your details will be requested via our booking systems, and this information may be forwarded to Queensland Health if necessary for COVID-19 contact tracing procedures.
5) Keep 1.5 metres away from others at all times.
6) EFTPOS transactions are preferred.
The conditions may be subject to change.
When you arrive for the event, you will need to check in by scanning the QR code. Alternatively, you can download the Sine Pro app to your phone before you arrive for a quicker check-in.
If you are feeling unwell and are unable to attend your session, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone else.
Visit the Queensland Health website or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for the latest health advice.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Anzac Square Memorial Galleries, ANZAC Square, Brisbane City, Australia
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