Hercules

Myth and Legacy

The second exhibition in our Animal Gods series. Explore the labours of Hercules through the animals, art and cultural artefacts that have carried his name through the ages.

Overview

Ancient myths from Greece and Rome have shaped our modern world in surprising ways. They have been translated into many languages for more than 2,000 years and continue to echo through contemporary society across a multitude of material culture. 

The loudest of these echoes is created by the ancient legend of Hercules. His legend has reverberated through the ages, forming a legacy that manifests in the modern world in many different guises.

This multidisciplinary exhibition explores the Twelve Labours of Hercules through artworks inspired by his legend, as well as natural history specimens, landmarks and cultural artefacts that carry his name. 

'Hercules: Myth and Legend', Chau Chak Wing Museum, 2024. Photo by Fiona Wolf.

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Two people look at the cabinet of 'Hercules: Myth and Legend' Link

Curator
Candace Richards

Designer
Maria Mosquera

Exhibition Manager
Luke Parker

Download from the University of Sydney Library

English

French translation

Korean translation

Details

When

Open seven days a week
Mon - Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat - Sun: 12 - 4pm

Closed on Public Holidays

Ongoing exhibition

Location

Level 2, Nicholson Galleries
Chau Chak Wing Museum

Cost

Free

Header image: 'Hercules: Myth and Legend', Chau Chak Wing Museum, 2024. Photo by Fiona Wolf.

 

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in touch

Contact us

Phone: +61 2 93512812

Email: ccwm.info@sydney.edu.au

Chau Chak Wing Museum
University Place
Camperdown NSW 2050

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