Art in Hobart

Everything about the MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) is a surprise. A quirky museum 12km from Hobart established by local (mathematician gambler) millionaire David Walsh. From the ferry ride up the Derwent, by “camouflage” boat on which your seat is a sheep and a cow accompanies you, to the ticket for Food and Art, known as a “FART” ticket, you are left wondering what is next. The location is stunning, with the restaurant jutting out over the water, and the food delicious. As an unexpected mid-course experience you are taken into two rooms for 15 minutes each – the first being a show of bright lights (in the large white sphere below) and the second being a totally dark room (in which we could not even find the second chair we were told to expect).