Film legend Heath Ledger was a charismatic movie star who pushed the boundaries of acting in his iconic roles.
This eagerly awaited exhibition has been curated by the Western Australian Museum in collaboration with Heath Ledger’s family and presented in partnership with the Art Gallery of Western Australia.
Heath Ledger: A Life in Pictures provides a unique insight into the life and work of the Perth-born actor. From his early years in Western Australia to his final role as Tony in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009), the exhibition follows a career driven by the actor’s passion for creativity.
Ledger worked with some of cinema’s great directors, actors and crews to achieve unforgettable performances in a range of genres. Heath Ledger: A Life in Pictures will celebrate his screen career with a display of costumes, including the Joker suit from The Dark Knight (2008), and the iconic shirts of Ennis del Mar and Jack Twist from Brokeback Mountain (2005).
On display for the first time will be many of Ledger’s film mementos; an incredible array of photographs taken on location will offer behind-the-scenes insights into the film industry; photographs taken by Ledger demonstrate his immutable passion for this artistic form; journals he developed for several roles will reveal his deep commitment to his craft; and Ledger’s move toward being a director is represented in a series of music videos.
[Skate Park, Venice Beach, Los Angeles], 2004, black & white photograph. Taken around the time of the production of The Lords of Dogtown, over May and June 2004.
This unique exhibition is part of the WA Museum’s partnership program during the redevelopment of its Perth site, and forms part of the Art Gallery of WA’s new series of contemporary culture, called Culture Juice. The exhibition will be free to the public at the Art Gallery of WA from 14 October 2017 to 29 January 2018.
Heath Ledger: A Life in Pictures
Free exhibition
On display at the Art Gallery of Western Australia
Cultural Centre, Perth, Western Australia
14 October 2017 to 29 January 2018