Man On Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar
Arthur Boyd and Shaun Gladwell
4 July – 11 October 2026
These learning experiences are informed by Man On Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar museum season and are connected to the ideas, themes and material practices of the artists and artworks in this exhibition.
If you are bringing a group of young children or vulnerable people, please be aware that this exhibition includes nudity and simulated fire effects. The Boyd Collection Gallery and The Homestead continue to be accessible throughout the season as an alternative exhibition experience.
Museum Season Learning Activities:
Spark Ideas (1 hour)
Explore and respond to artworks on display in the Art Museum to spark ideas for related artmaking workshops. Man on Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar brings Arthur Boyd’s iconic work into dialogue with a significant new commission by leading Australian contemporary artist Shaun Gladwell.
Landscape, Action (2 hours)
Work collaboratively in small groups. Use dramatic play to create some ‘figure in a landscape’ scenes or actions. Individually, create some expressive drawings (or photographs) that show the actions and interactions of the figure and landscape.
Thinking Nebuchadnezzar (3 hours)
Consider how Boyd heightens the drama in his telling of the Nebuchadnezzar paintings. Activate your imagination; develop your own figurative acrylic painting, using setting and other elements (e.g., animals, lightning, fire) to heighten storytelling.
(Stories of) Transformation (3 hours)
Draw inspiration from Shaun Gladwell’s use of video and photography to create a story board of 5 scenes that show a moment of transformation.
Two-night program includes:
9 hours of connected learning activities led by Bundanon’s specialist team
- Spark Ideas (1 hour)
- Landscape, Action! (2 hours)
- Thinking Nebuchadnezzar (3 hours)
- (Stories of) Transformation (3 hours)
All art materials for each of the above activities.
All activities tailored to the stage required.
Activities take place on the Art Museum site.
Time for students to connect and undertake continuous learning.
Learning in spaces designed to connect with the natural world.
Contemporary accommodation with linen and towel provided.
Healthy and fresh onsite catering from afternoon tea on day one through to lunch on day three.
Two nights provides opportunities to undertake:
- Bundanon’s optional extension activities, see below.
- Time for a deep dive into your own constructed learning.
Cost from $400 per person
One-night program includes:
6 hours of connected learning activities led by Bundanon’s specialist team
- Spark Ideas (1 hour)
- Landscape, Action! (2 hours)
- Thinking Nebuchadnezzar (3 hours) OR (Stories of) Transformation (3 hours)
All art materials for each of the above activities.
All activities tailored to the stage required.
Activities take place on the Art Museum site.
Time for students to connect and undertake continuous learning.
Learning in spaces designed to connect with the natural world.
Contemporary accommodation with linen and towel provided.
Healthy and fresh onsite catering from afternoon tea on day one through to lunch on day two.
One night provides opportunities to undertake:
- Bundanon’s optional extension activities, see below.
Cost from $210 per person
Day visit program includes:
3 hours of connected learning activities led by Bundanon’s specialist team
- Spark Ideas (1 hour)
- Landscape, Action! (2 hours)
All art materials for each of the above activities.
All activities tailored to the stage required.
Activities take place on the Art Museum site.
Time for students to connect and undertake a day of continuous learning.
Cost from $25 per person
