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Sam Wallman: View from the Docks

Australian National Maritime Museum
Mon 19 Jan '26 – Sun 21 Feb '27
Graphic novel style image of a man wearing a hard hat with a walkie talkie
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Overview

Written and illustrated by Sam Wallman. Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman's provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life. In the mid-20th century, a group of worker-artists created the Wharfies Mural, on display in the museum. They captured the industrial and political struggles of their time. Today, the wharves are dominated by smart machines rather than muscular men. But has everything changed so radically? Explore the…

Written and illustrated by Sam Wallman.

Artist and wharfie Sam Wallman's provides a fresh, first-hand take on contemporary dock life.

In the mid-20th century, a group of worker-artists created the Wharfies Mural, on display in the museum.

They captured the industrial and political struggles of their time.

Today, the wharves are dominated by smart machines rather than muscular men. But has everything changed so radically?

Explore the contemporary docks through Sam Wallman's lens as he picks up the thread laid down by the Wharfies Mural. 

His work bridges the past and present, social commentary and storytelling.

Location

Australian National Maritime Museum

2 Murray Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Location - 2 Murray Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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Accessibility

Access and Inclusion Statement

https://www.sea.museum/en/visit/plan-your-visit/accessibility

Allows a person's carer free entry into participating venues and events

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss

Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints

Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

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