EXHIBITIONS

A SELECTION FROM
THE REGAL TWELVE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXIA SINCLAIR

Customs House, Red Room
26 August – December 2008

FREE ADMISSION

Six images especially selected for Customs House by the artist from her critically-acclaimed The Regal Twelve series feature formidable female monarchs throughout history. Sinclair meticulously constructs each artwork by combining photographs and illustrations through digital montage. Photographing authentic palaces and ruins, and period-inspired costume and makeup results in a fantastical reflection on the symbolism of power, beauty, and contemporary visual style.

Crown & Anchor: Sydney’s Interpretation of Heraldry

Customs House Level 1
21 August – 31 October 2008

FREE ADMISSION

This exhibition is organized by Town Hall curator Margaret Betteridge for the City of Sydney.  Crown & Anchor: Sydney’s Interpretation of Heraldry looks at the history and tradition of heraldry’s use for defining the visual identity and authority of government, and shows these symbols as the precursor for civic logos and corporate branding today. The title of the show is taken from the elements of the City of Sydney’s livery – the mural crown denoting the connection to the British monarchy and the ship’s anchor denoting Sydney’s location as a port city. It also features rarely seen objects from the Town Hall collection that bear the heraldic standards.

EVENTS

Spring Flower Displays

Customs House Forecourt
Mid September - End October

The City of Sydney's Living ColourSpring flower displaysreturn to Customs House Square from mid Sept through to 26 October. The theme for this season's display is coinciding with the City'sPlan,Sustainable Sydney 2030,with exciting designs planned.