‘It will kill you’: The dangerous, baffling allure of Antarctica
Australian sound artist Philip Samartzis described Antarctica as a death trap following his visits in 2010. The harsh environment, exemplified by blizzards and frigid waters, transforms fantastical narratives into reality. A new exhibition at Canberra's National Museum will explore this allure, showcasing over 250 items to highlight humanity's complex relationship with the continent.
Summary by OZbrief Editorial · The Age · Source
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 18 Jun 2026, 06:33 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 06:41 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The Age. Editorial policy · Corrections
Related stories
- ‘It will kill you’: The dangerous, baffling allure of Antarctica
- Court hears harrowing details of 85-year-old’s death
- Charges dropped for woman accused of children's murder
- Parents of children fatally struck by car speak out
- U19 Women’s 2026 State of Origin Highlights: NSW v QLD
- ‘Sexualisation was the point’: Grill’d workers demand apology over ‘buns’ ad
Trending
- Royal Ascot 2026: horse racing updates from day five – live
- ‘Horrific’: Train delays after man dies in fuel tanker rollover in Darnum
- Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, emerges as Labour leadership contender
- Europe's AI complacency risks economic collapse by 2031, warns think tank
- JLR at risk of battery supply delays after Somerset factory turmoil
- Aussie surfers ride a wave of success in Brazil



