The Lock-Up will be closed as we prepare for our next exhibition, Wendy Sharpe: Into the Dark. We will reopen our shop, The Little Locker, on Wednesday 15 July and open the exhibition on Friday evening, 17 July.

Portrait of Wendy Sharpe. Courtesy the artist. Photograph by John Fotiadis.

In Conversation with Wendy Sharpe

11am, 18th July, 2026

Hear from internationally acclaimed artist Wendy Sharpe in a conversation about life, art and finding your way in the darkness in this in conversation hosted by curator Kar Mun Phoon.

Accompanying her major new exhibition, ‘Into the Dark’, discover the ideas and stories behind the conception of the site-specific new works and the dramatic narrative aesthetics of Wendy Sharpe’s practice. Hosted by The Lock-Up curator Kar Mun Phoon and featuring an interactive audience Q&A with the artist.

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WHEN: 11am, Sat 18 July
WHERE: The Lock-Up
COST: Pay what you can

ACCESSIBILITY:

The Lock-Up offers wheelchair access at the main entrance, accessible amenities, and designated accessible street parking.

Seating is available, however, if you require a seat and there isn’t one available, please let a staff member know.

This program forms part of The Lock-Up’s 2026 curatorial season, A Call Across the Universe. Through sound, movement, image and encounter, artists and audiences are invited to tune in to new frequencies of understanding and exchange.

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