{
  "id": 2747645,
  "title": "Immersive experiences at heart of Powerhouse Parramatta grand opening",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/immersive-experiences-at-heart-of-powerhouse-parramatta-grand-opening",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:42:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/powerhouse-parramatta-reveals-exhibitions-ahead-november-opening/107068486"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Powerhouse Parramatta is set to debut with a grand opening on November 7, offering an array of immersive exhibitions. British artist Es Devlin's five major works, including the Forest of Us - a labyrinth of mirrors and light-filled maze - will be among the highlights. Other exhibits include a crystal tunnel within a meteorite, a vintage Qantas plane, and an exhibition called The Dark, which delves into the concept of darkness from various perspectives such as space, underwater, and within the human body. The Dark will also display personal objects of 100 children from Western Sydney, accompanied by their stories. Powerhouse CEO Lisa Havilah emphasized the museum's flexibility, allowing for large-scale installations that cater to an immersive experience. The museum's $915 million project, including storage and archiving, aims to make world-class arts and culture accessible to Sydneysiders, ensuring that cost is not a barrier for young people to explore innovative ideas.",
  "summary": "As the grand opening of Powerhouse Parramatta nears, installation of more than 3,000 objects sourced from Australia and around the world continues.",
  "key_points": [
    "Powerhouse Parramatta opens November 7 with immersive exhibitions.",
    "Es Devlin's five major works, including Forest of Us, are highlights.",
    "Museum's $915M project makes arts accessible to Sydneysiders."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}