Melbourne in Retrospect Exhibition
Highlights
- Explore archival photographs that evoke nostalgia and connect you to Melbourne's rich history.
- Admire James Tyrrell's illustrations of iconic landmarks like Flinders Street Station and the State Library of Victoria.
- Engage with the city's evolving narrative through art that captures both beloved and forgotten buildings.
- Experience a unique exhibition at Harper & Charlie, where memories and anecdotes come alive in vibrant visuals.
James Tyrrell, of Harper and Charlie, captures Melbourne in a way that deeply binds you to the city’s story and your memories of it.
Drawing upon archival photographs of buildings and places, some of them long-gone but often not forgotten, he reimagines the city’s changing landscape in a style that evokes the same period, reminiscent of vintage travel posters.
His works span some of the city’s best-loved icons – Flinders Street Station, the State Library of Victoria, the neon-lit Skipping Girl Vinegar sign – to lesser-known buildings that have been lost through development. On Instagram, his illustrations elicit a passionate flood of memories, anecdotes and recollections.
Throughout his career, James has worked for global brands across a range of industries including travel, apparel and large-scale architectural projects. His work has been shortlisted multiple times in the AOI World Illustration Awards.
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- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
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