The Jim Henson Company to Bring Puppet Magic to Brisbane at QAGOMA Exhibit

Across GOMA's entire ground floor, 'Make, Believe, Magic' will explore the craftmanship of The Jim Henson Company's
creatures, the art of their performance, and new directions for puppetry supported by digital technology.

Founded by Jim and Jane Henson in 1955, the Company has left an indelible imprint on entertainment, education and
popular culture globally as seen in the much-loved series 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
recognizable residents of Sesame Street.

Production still from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance 2019

Production still from Labyrinth 1986

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 revolutionize the art of puppetry. The Gallery is privileged to be working closely with The Jim Henson
Company, whose influence on generations of storytellers continues as a family-led force pioneering contemporary
puppetry for screen and stage.

In a world-first, the exhibition will include the Great Hall set from the Emmy Award-winning television series Fraggle
Rock: Back to the Rock, taking audiences behind the scenes of a working puppeteer's film set. The exhibition will be the
definitive look into the craftsmanship and creativity shown across The Jim Henson Company's many television, film
and stage productions. It will feature hundreds of objects, from practical puppets and animatronic creatures to sets,
props, costumes, original drawings and moving image clips.