Boom Baby Boom

Boom Baby Boom is an exhibition that brings together a group of artists who are of the Baby Boomer generation (born 1945-1964) or immediately adjacent to that period (the Silent Generation born 1923-1944 or Generation X born 1963-1982). The exhibition presents the artists’ views on the impact and influence of the Baby Boomer generation: the people, objects and events that shaped the generation and the issues facing the ageing Baby Boomer population. In any period of history, there are controversies balanced with triumphs. Boom Baby Boom showcases some of this history through the eyes of eight contemporary artists. Some tell a more personal story, while others delve into issues triggered by memories or experiences. Some of the themes in the exhibition include the music revolution and the resulting “sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll” era. The Vietnam War features strongly, as well as comment on the futility of war and the effects of the Atom Bomb. Women’s liberation, environmentalism and the peace movement are issues that showcase the activist qualities of some Baby Boomers. Trends such as Americanisation and Consumerism are also highlighted.