Summary
One of a series of photographs taken by Museums Victoria staff member Lorenzo Iozzi as part of a project to document the experiences of Victorians during the COVID-19 pandemic. This series documents the impact of the closure of entertainment venues including cinema, theatres and art galleries as part of the Covid Lockdown.
Description of Content
Poster out front of the Palais Theatre in St. Kilda, during closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The poster has the message, "Rock 'n' Roll might not solve your problems, but it does let you dance all over them", a quote by Pete Townsend of the rock band, the Who. The subtext is a reference to the Covid-19 Lockdown, "We can't wait to see you back at the Palais Theatre, Keep Well".
Physical Description
Born Digital Image.
More Information
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Place & Date Depicted
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Photographer
Lorenzo Iozzi - Museum Victoria, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, May 2020
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Format
Digital file, Colour
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Classification
Recreation & tourism, Performing arts - concerts, Performances
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Keywords
Cinemas, Leisure, Recreation, Theatres, Concert Halls, Performances, Billboards, Posters, Entertainment Venues