Straddie art on show!

Celebrating joyful history, colourful characters and creative significance, Headlands Revisited has opened at Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland.Headlands Chalet, located on Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) from 1989 to 2015, was an oasis for arts communities, artist-run initiatives and queer arts collectives.Under Marshall Malouf’s 26-year custodianship, the modest 13-cabin complex on Mooloomba Drive, Point Lookout, evolved into an affordable retreat and studio space, and a living artwork.The exhibition was envisioned as a form of collaborative reminiscence, where memory, artworks and overlapping histories co-occur.The exhibition is a fitting tribute to Marshall Malouf for his vital contribution to the diversity, eloquence and queerness of creative expression in Queensland and Australian artist communities.Redland City is proud to showcase the creativity of many of the artists who frequented Headlands Chalet, including Paul Andrew, Di Ball, Leonard Brown, Jo Fay Duncan, Easton Pearson (Pamela Easton & Lydia Pearson), Lisa Iselin, Colin Millar, Simon McLean, Nick Olsen, Rosslynd Piggott, Barbara Piscitelli, Ian Quiller Orchardson, Luke Roberts and Bronwyn Searle as part of this exhibition.“Headlands Chalet existed as an island within an island – a holiday home to a rare mix of artists, actors, writers, scholars, fashionistas, drama queens, social outcasts and other bohemians.This unique haven hosted a constant stream of people, all seeking a different tropical experience away from the tyranny of everyday life.Both Marshall (1952–2015) and the Headlands, were deeply appreciated by many, and deserved to be honoured and remembered for their exceptional contribution to the creative and cultural history of Minjerribah.Visitors are encouraged to not only to experience the exhibition, but also to share their own personal stories and memories of Headlands Chalet, helping capture the rich creative spirit of Marshall’s legacy.‘Roundtable Readings’ were also held in June, where creatives and community members linked to the exhibition shared readings and memories of Marshall Malouf and Headlands Chalet.Headlands Revisited will run until Tuesday, 26 August 2025. For more information, visit the Redland Art Gallery’s website.