An unprecedented exhibition exploring the imaginative storytelling and world-building of The Jim Henson Company opens exclusively at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art from 12 September 2026 until 18 April 2027.
‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’ is an immense and immersive journey through the creative process behind some of the most cherished characters and stories in screen history and popular culture.
Highlights include, Fraggle Rock and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, the treasured fantasy worlds of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth, the iconic characters of the Muppets, and the instantly recognisable residents of Sesame Street.
Unparalleled in scope, the exhibition will celebrate The Jim Henson Company’s extraordinary legacy, highlighting the specialist work of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop — creative studios in New York and Los Angeles where artists and makers revolutionise the art of puppetry.
The exhibition will captivate those who have grown up with Fraggle Rock stars Gobo, Red and Mokey, and Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy from the Muppets and highlight productions with an Australian connection, including the Company-produced 2023 feature The Portable Door, filmed in Brisbane; the fan-favourite science-fiction series Farscape, filmed in Sydney; and productions populated by the Company’s lovingly crafted puppets and creatures, including the Academy Award-winning Babe.
The opening weekend of ‘Make, Believe, Magic: The Worlds of The Jim Henson Company’, coinciding with Brisbane Festival in September, will feature special discussions, performances, and screenings.
Exhibition tickets are on sale from 1 June.
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Exhibition tickets are on sale from 1 June.
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- Wheelchair Access
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Production still from Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock 2022–present / © Apple. All Rights Reserved / Image courtesy: Apple, The Jim Henson Company