The Dax Centre, Art gallery and mental health museum in Melbourne, Australia.
Description
The Dax Centre is an art gallery and museum in Melbourne that displays work created by people who have experienced mental health conditions. The collection spans multiple artistic mediums and formats, documenting personal experiences and creative responses to mental health challenges.
History
The centre was founded in 2003 and became the custodian of the Cunningham Dax Collection, an important art collection related to mental health. This establishment created the first permanent exhibition space dedicated to this type of work in Australia.
Culture
The centre is named after its founder and displays work by people who have experienced mental health conditions, showing how art becomes a language for expressing inner experience. Visitors witness how creative practice connects individuals to their communities in meaningful ways.
Practical
The centre is located in the Kenneth Myer Building at the University of Melbourne and is open Wednesday to Friday from 11 AM to 3:30 PM. It is easily accessible by public transport and suitable for walking visitors.
Did you know?
The collection here documents artistic work spanning decades, revealing how society's understanding of mental health has changed over time. This historical perspective helps visitors see the evolution in how these experiences have been portrayed and understood.
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