Discover the intriguing history of chocolate, tea, and coffee, tracing these popular beverages and their transformation from exotic commodities into westernised staples.
Curated by Melbourne University's Dr. Matthew J. Martin, Bittersweet features intricate tea sets, ornate silverware, and unique vessels.
Explore the darker histories tied to colonialism, slavery, and environmental impact, revealing how these indulgences carry both beauty and grave consequences.
Image: Jean-François Guillebaud Portrait of a young woman taking tea. c. 1767 Pastel on Paper
Hamilton Gallery
107 Brown Street
Hamilton VIC 3300
T: (03) 5573 0460
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 10am -5pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Sunday: 10am - 2pm
See the Gallery website for public holiday opening hours.
General entry is free.
Some exhibitions are ticketed.
The Public Galleries Association of Victoria (PGAV) acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands where our office is located, and all Traditional Owners of country throughout Victoria and Australia. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples enduring traditions and continuing creative cultures. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
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