The low key free (for seniors) exhibition in honour of World War I does not attempt a grand tour across the horizon. It selects a few people, soldiers and their families, to trace the personal devastation wrought by the War- it tells through photos (some with enhancement, others interactive) , letters, and souvenirs what the war does to a cross section of ordinary people. One Melbourne suburban street is taken as an example in one exhibit and we can click on the representation of each house in the street to learn who occupied it in the war years and what if any connection it had to war service.
After a deluge of 1914-1918 memorabilia, this is a worthy slice of humanity. We spent about 100 minutes there and judge them very well spent. An outstanding exhibition by any measure that will stick in the memory.
Free for Seniors. But if you can't get there at least take a look at loveandsorrow.com
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