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The Playground Project Melbourne

28 June 2025 - 12 October 2025

Incinerator Gallery

dylan marelić, Public Rumination, 2024, installation view BLINDSIDE Gallery. Photograph by Sebastian Kainey (2)

…and there’s no one around to hear it

29 November 2025 - 18 January 2026

The Atrium

Lance Zuniga Im Filipino but I cant sing 2024

Ako ay may kaibigan, kasama ko kahit saan (I have a friend; where I go, they go)

29 November 2025 - 18 January 2026

Main Gallery

Programs and Events

Art Club

Thursdays, 10 to 11.30 am

Free – tickets required

24 Jul | 21 Aug | 18 Sept | 23 Oct | 4 Dec

Gallery Sketchers

Thursdays, 10 to 11.30 am

Free – tickets required

17 Jul | 14 Aug | 11 Sept | 16 Oct | 13 Nov

Incinerator x MADA Talk Series: Art & Play

Friday, 4 July, 4pm – 7pm

Free — tickets required

Showing in Moonee Valley

It’s a home to me: David Booth

31 August 2024 - 3 September 2029

Cooper Street Community Centre, 101 Cooper Street, Essendon

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Arcade Way Reserve Public Art Project: Ash Firebrace

15 August 2022 - 16 August 2027

Arcade Way Reserve, Keilor East

Arts Project Indigenous Art Project 2003

Indigenous Arts Project: Paola Balla

1 May 2003 -

FJ Davies Reserve (Centreway) Keilor East

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“Creating a work that invites children to play, imagine, and connect with Country is something I hope to continue to embed in my practice.” – Edwina Green @edwinagreen, First Nations Playable Public Art Sculpture Commission recipient

Our First Nations Playable Public Art Sculpture Commission piece is coming to the grounds of the Incinerator Gallery this September, as part of The Playground Project Melbourne.

You can hear all about the creative design process behind this beautiful piece at our next Incinerator x MADA Talk Series: Art & Play on Friday, 4 July. Book now via the link in bio

Commissioned by Moonee Valley City Council
Produced by Incinerator Gallery with Agency Projects @agencyprojects
Funded by Victoria State Government's Emergency Recovery Hubs Grant and Moonee Valley City Council

Image credit: Gianna Rizzo @meaty

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The Lozziwurm by Yvan Passalotti, is a captivating example of contemporary playground design that merges playful forms with interactive, sculptural elements 🟠🔺🟨

Resembling a winding worm or serpent, the structure encourages children to climb, slide, and explore its curving surfaces.

Constructed from concrete, metal, and wood, the playground emphasises both aesthetic appeal and functionality, creating an engaging environment for active play and creativity.

Explore the Lozziwurm at the Playground Project Melbourne, opening 28 June.

Bookings and more information via the link in bio

Curated by Gabriela Burkhalter
Exhibition design by @boardgrove
Produced by @incinerator_gallery

Project Partner - @kunsthallezurich
Major Partner - @jelliscraig | Jellis Craig Foundation
Education Partner - @monash_uni | @monashada @Monasharchitecture @mada_fine_art

Image credit: Yvan Passalotti, Lozziwurm Playground, 1972 (original design). Adliswil, Switzerland, 1975. Photo Heidi-Gantner. Courtesy The Playground Project

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The Playground Project Melbourne is opening just in time for the winter school holidays! 🌧️

The whole family can enjoy an immersive art experience that promotes mental and physical well-being through interactive art and play, encouraging positive social interaction. There will also be special drop in sessions hosted by The Venny To You.

And the best part? Children 12 years and under are free!

Limited spaces, bookings required. More information at the link in bio

Curated by Gabriela Burkhalter
Exhibition design by @boardgrove
Produced by @incinerator_gallery

Project Partner - @kunsthallezurich
Major Partner - @jelliscraig | Jellis Craig Foundation
Education Partner - @monash_uni | @monashada @Monasharchitecture @mada_fine_art

Image credit: The Venny To You

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Join us for the second in the Incinerator x MADA Talk Series: Art & Play, happening on Friday, 4 July, 4pm to 7pm.

This free event explores key contributions by local artists, designers, educators and academics including Mary Featherston AM @mary.featherston and Emily Floyd @emilyfloyd0, Edwina Green @edwinagreen and Leila Gurruwiwi @leila_gurruwiwi @agencyprojects, Professor Mel Dodd of MADA @meldiddx and guests Lynda Roberts and Ilana Russell, with keynote speech by The Playground Project exhibition curator, Gabriela Burkhalter.

Book now via the link in bio

Curated by Gabriela Burkhalter
Exhibition design by @boardgrove
Produced by @incinerator_gallery

Project Partner - @kunsthallezurich
Major Partner - @jelliscraig | Jellis Craig Foundation
Education Partner - @monash_uni | @monashada @monasharchitecture @mada_fine_art

Image credit: image 1 - Timothy Burgess

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The Playground Project explores the public spaces for children throughout the years and celebrates the history, imagination and possibility of playground design ➰

Led by Board Grove Architects, the project blends innovative design with participatory installations, creating a playground experience that not only engages children in physical play but also fosters social interaction and connection.

Beyond an exhibition, the playground components offer a fun, immersive experience for children of all ages.

Experience The Playground Project from 28 June. Tickets on sale now, children 12 and under are free!

Find out more via the link in bio

Curated by Gabriela Burkhalter
Exhibition design by @boardgrove
Produced by @incinerator_gallery

Project Partner - @kunsthallezurich
Major Partner - @jelliscraig | Jellis Craig Foundation
Education Partner - @monash_uni | @monashada @monasharchitecture @mada_fine_art

Image credit: Lozziwurm, photography by Michael Pham

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The Brutalist Playground by Australian artist Simon Terrill & Turner Prize winners, Assemble UK, was first commissioned by the Royal Institute of British Architects @riba in 2015.

The Brutalist Playground cladded in reconstituted foam is an installation blending playground, sculpture and architecture, exploring the abstract concrete playgrounds built in post-war housing estates during the mid-20th century.

Originally inspired by the UK social housing estates, including Park Hill Sheffield, the Melbourne iteration has been expanded to incorporate influences from Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin, designers of Incinerator Gallery and Canberra, Australia’s capital.

Explore The Brutalist Playground and more at The Playground Project Melbourne from 28 June at the Incinerator Gallery.

Tickets and more information via the link in bio

Curated by Gabriela Burkhalter
Exhibition design by @boardgrove
Produced by @incinerator_gallery

Project Partner - @kunsthallezurich
Major Partner - @jelliscraig | Jellis Craig Foundation
Education Partner - @monash_uni | @monashada @Monasharchitecture @mada_fine_art

Image credit: Simon Terrill & Assemble, The Brutalist Playground (Park Hill, install view at S1 Artspace, 2016). Courtesy Venue, Artist and Designer.

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Be one of the first to experience The Playground Project Melbourne, opening at the Incinerator Gallery from 28 June.

The perfect winter activity for the whole family to enjoy with multiple interactive playgrounds across different spaces. The hardest part will be getting the little ones to leave!

Tickets on sale now, children 12 years and under are free! More information: playgroundproject.com.au

Curated by Gabriela Burkhalter
Exhibition design by BoardGrove Architects
Produced by Incinerator Gallery

Project partner – Kunsthalle Zürich
Major Partner – Jellis Craig | Jellis Craig Foundation
Education Partner – Monash University | MADA

Image credit: Lozziwurm, photography by Michael Pham

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Part of the Playground Project Melbourne, Edwina Green’s new playable sculpture will be temporarily installed from September 2025 at Incinerator Gallery. Next year it will relocate permanently along the Maribyrnong River. The sculpture will be a site of play and learning.

“This commission has allowed me to honour the cultural significance of the Maribyrnong River which has held me for most of my life, while being able to contribute something joyful, grounding, and enduring to public spaces.” – Edwin Green, Artist

You can hear from Edwina Green at our next Incinerator x MADA Talk Series: Art & Play on Friday, 4 July. Book now via the link in bio

Commissioned by Moonee Valley City Council
Produced by Incinerator Gallery with Agency Projects
Funded by Victoria State Government's Emergency Recovery Hubs Grant and Moonee Valley City Council
playgroundproject.com.au

Image credit: Gianna Rizzo @meaty

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It’s your last chance to see Karla Dickens’, @karla_dickens, ‘Mother’s Little Helpers’ at our Billboard space.

This powerful work is derived from the 2019 short film of the same name, exploring the complexities of climate change.

On now until 8 June.

Image credit: Gianna Rizzo (@meaty)

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This weekend is your last chance to experience Big Smart.

The Gallery is open Friday and Saturday, 11am-4pm

Image credit: Opening night performance by Nicholas Currie (Mulunjali and Kuku Yalanji), Teagan Ramsay @cru3lmistress

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TEACHERS! Don’t forget we’re hosting an exclusive education preview evening just for you – join us from 4.30pm this afternoon to hear all about The Playground Project for your classroom.

RSVP by emailing incinerator@mvcc.vic.gov.au

FREE for all teachers.

The Playground Project Melbourne School Program is kindly supported by Jellis Craig | @jelliscraigfndn

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Presented across three billboards located at Incinerator Gallery, Lismore-based Wiradjuri artist Karla Dickens’, @karla_dickens, ‘Mother’s Little Helpers’ looks at the silence and inaction of our country’s powerbrokers and general populace towards climate change.

Read more at link in our bio

Image credit: Gianna Rizzo (@meaty)

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Throwback to Walter Burley Griffin in front of the iconic Incinerator building.
The upcoming Playground Project exhibition is inspired by the visionary ideals of the Incinerator’s architects, Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin who emphasised the integration of natural landscapes with human-made spaces.

The exhibition echoes this ideal by celebrating playgrounds that foster both physical activity and environmental connection, transforming urban areas into dynamic, naturalistic environments that encourage holistic well-being.
Experience The Playground Project Melbourne for yourself from 28 June at the Incinerator Gallery. Tickets available now.

Find out more via the link in bio

Curated by Gabriela Burkhalter
Exhibition design by @boardgrove

Project partner - @kunsthallezurich
Major Partner - @jelliscraig | Jellis Craig Foundation
Education Partner - @monash_uni |@monashada

#ThePlaygroundProjectMelbourne #ThePlaygroundProject #MelbourneExhibitions #IncineratorGallery #ArtAndPlay #InteractiveArt #MelbourneArt #FamilyFriendlyEvents #CulturalEvents #MooneeValley #VisualArts #ContemporaryArt #IgnitingCreativity

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Do you work in education? 🍎 Join us for an exclusive preview of the education program for our upcoming international exhibition, The Playground Project Melbourne, this Thursday, 5 June from 4.30pm-5.45pm.

All teachers from Prep to Year 12 are welcome to come along, have a glass of wine and some light snacks and hear about what we have available for your school.

This is a free event, register by emailing incinerator@mvcc.vic.gov.au

The Playground Project Melbourne School Program is kindly supported by Jellis Craig | @jelliscraigfndn

#ThePlaygroundProjectMelbourne #ThePlaygroundProject #MelbourneExhibitions #IncineratorGallery #ArtAndPlay #InteractiveArt #MelbourneArt #FamilyFriendlyEvents #CulturalEvents #MooneeValley #VisualArts #ContemporaryArt #IgnitingCreativity

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Coming soon

The Playground Project Melbourne

28 June 2025 - 12 October 2025

…and there’s no one around to hear it

29 November 2025 - 18 January 2026

Ako ay may kaibigan, kasama ko kahit saan (I have a friend; where I go, they go)

29 November 2025 - 18 January 2026

Programs and Events

Art Club

Gallery Sketchers

Incinerator x MADA Talk Series: Art & Play

Showing in Moonee Valley

It’s a home to me: David Booth

31 August 2024 - 3 September 2029

Arcade Way Reserve Public Art Project: Ash Firebrace

15 August 2022 - 16 August 2027

Indigenous Arts Project: Paola Balla

1 May 2003 -

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