Heaven’s Gate by Marco Brambilla at the NFSA. Image: Marco Brambilla.
Beyoncé, DiCaprio, Hepburn: Heaven’s Gate Brings Star-Studded Video Art to Canberra
The National Film and Sound Archive presents the Australian premiere of Heaven’s Gate, a spectacular video installation by internationally acclaimed artist Marco Brambilla. Free to the public, the work immerses audiences in a striking fusion of Hollywood glamour and contemporary culture.
The latest chapter in Brambilla’s ambitious Megaplex series exploring the spectacle and excess of the modern world, Heaven’s Gate takes viewers on a vivid cinematic journey. Through a dazzling cascade of collaged film imagery featuring stars such as Beyoncé, Audrey Hepburn, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Christopher Walken, the installation creates a multifaceted dreamscape that blurs the line between celebration and critique.
Exhibition dates: 11 December 2025 until 9 March 2026
Installation open: 10 am until 3 pm daily, including weekends, 6 pm until 8 pm Friday + Saturday from 9 Jan until 21 Feb
Tickets: Free, no bookings required
