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The Powerhouse acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral homelands upon which our museums are situated. We respect their Elders, past, present and future and recognise their continuous connection to Country.

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Perks and Mini – Collaboration Mutation

Beautiful Freak in the Machine
Powerhouse x VIVID
On the left hand side is a purple bike, on the right hand side is a person wearing a purple shirt, black pants and olive coloured shoes making the shape of a telescope out of their hands.
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Perks and Mini – Collaboration Mutation
‘Do you like having fun? Fun is Number #1’
Misha Hollenbach (Perks) and Shauna Toohey (Mini)

Misha Hollenbach (Perks) and Shauna Toohey (Mini) interview one another about their joyful, psychedelic approach to clothes, collaboration, and what’s at the heart of P.A.M. Drawing inspiration from the chaos of nature and the electricity of fellow artists, their work shines a light on the people, the music and the creative culture they celebrate.

A long multi-coloured poster featuring multiple overlapping spheres that have faces on them. At the bottom of the poster reads ‘Psychedelic Circus’ in brown text.
Flyer promoting Psychedelic Circus dance party, paper, maker unknown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, c.1993
Object No. 2016/22/1-108
image treated photo of a model wearing a variety of jumpers

Beautiful Freak in the Machine

This is a series of five short films telling stories of fashion, freedom and self-expression. Trailblazers share stories of personal bests and creative processes, colliding with layers of imagery from their bodies of work. These short films are for style fans and pop culture geeks, celebrating the outliers, the misfits and the spirit of creativity.

Presented by Vivid Ideas and Powerhouse

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Rhys Ripper and Nathan McGuire sit on a stage in the Powerhouse talking to one another.

Nathan McGuire x Rhys Ripper

Beautiful Freak in the Machine
Paul Bui is in centre frame wearing a crystal headpiece. There is a multicoloured swirling background.

Paul Bui– From Rave to Ballroom

Beautiful Freak in the Machine
A model stands on the runway during the Australian Fashion Week 2022 Romance Was Born runway show. They wear a colourful floor length dress.

Romance Was Born x Bat for Lashes

Beautiful Freak in the Machine
Karen Walker wearing sunglasses, a beige trench coat and jeans walking on a hill.

Karen Walker – My Top 10 Misfits

Beautiful Freak in the Machine
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