A collection of articles written by us and our collaborators about designing a museum and our experiments in science, art, and innovation.
Did you know that birds aren’t real? Those feathery things you see flying about in the sky aren’t actually living creatures. They’re drones piloted by the US Government built to spy on us. I’m not serious, of course. It’s the biggest conspiracy theory to come out of Gen Z, spread to play on the misinformation […]
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We’re looking for people to join a MOD. Youth Board. It’s a program for young people who are interested in testing, prototyping, and co-designing concepts, exhibitions, events, and experiences. We’re recruiting for new members now if this sounds like you. Who you are: You are between 15 and 25 years of age You may be […]
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Undergound, featured in INVISIBILITY, is a collaboration between artists, researchers and designers. Here two of the artists share their statements about the contributions they made. Rhythm of Earth Composition by Surahn Sidhu Surahn has used field recordings of Kookaburra’s, Magpies and eerie winds captured whilst on expedition along the Eyre Peninsula. The composition is […]
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Words by Ali Gumillya Baker
The following words are taken from an interview with Ali conducted by MOD. in 2021, discussing her personal connection with Mirning Country as a Mirning woman. My name is Ali Gumillya Baker, and I’m an artist and an academic. I was born and raised on Kaurna Yarta. My family are from the west coast of South Australia, […]
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Words by Peter Walker
The collection of suspended sculptures is titled Up-welling. Alluding to a time when the Nullarbor Plain was once the ocean floor, these works are inspired by the “up-welling” phenomena that occurs along the Eucla Shelf of the Great Australian Bight. During the spring and summer months, dominant high-pressure systems create onshore winds that draw nutrient […]
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Ethos: The ethics of DIY DNA
MOD. hosted its final Ethos Community of Practice for 2021 in November. This endeavor looks at the ethics of technology and research – in this case the ethics of DIY DNA tests. It aims to foster a culture of ethical questioning amongst researchers and the public. This forum looked at the ethics of DIY DNA […]
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UP CLOSE – ON US This online exhibition is all about how the external world shapes our inner states, from the tangible – like objects and faces, to the intangible – like music and memories. What else are the five senses for? Whether through taste, touch, sight, smell, or sound, there is never a […]
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UP CLOSE – INSIDE US is all about peeking behind the walls of flesh, skin, and bone of our bodies to explore everything lurking inside. When you look at yourself in the mirror, often there is only one entity staring back… you. Aside from the occasionally appearing, dimly lit faces that are hard to discern […]
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Where are you right now? You might be relaxing comfortably at home or taking a break at uni? Close your eyes and take a few seconds to notice what’s around you and what do you feel? Us in place’s “what do I notice about this place” prompted me to think about different scenarios and reflect […]
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UP CLOSE’s us and machines explores how artificial intelligence mimics humans to perform tasks in our lives and technologies that help us go through challenging times. I bet you’ve heard of virtual assistants like Siri that help you set your morning alarm. Or have you chatted with Sam, MOD’s artificial companion? So we can’t help […]
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