LAVERNE COX, ANNA TSUCHIYA, MICHELLE YEOH

From Michelle Yeoh performing her own martial arts stunts and Anna Tsuchiya subverting the enduring stereotypes of Japanese cinema, to Laverne Cox championing the rights of marginalised communities, these screen legends possess inspiring qualities that are relevant to us all.

Featuring behind-the-scenes footage, sketches, and original costumes, including those worn by Marilyn Monroe and Chinese movie star Zhang Ziyi, Goddess takes you on a journey through the lives of the stars from classic Hollywood to the modern day.

The exhibition highlights cinematic achievements from Hollywood, Hong Kong, Bollywood and beyond. From martial arts styles that crossed over to American action movies and the impact of the golden age of Malay cinema in Singapore, Goddess demonstrates the legacy of film – that extends far beyond the silver screen.

_Goddess _was developed and curated by ACMI, Australia’s national museum of screen culture. This new iteration of the exhibition, created in collaboration with ArtScience Museum, casts a powerful spotlight on Asian film luminaries. It is part of ArtScience Museum’s Year of Extraordinary Women. Image credits: Michelle Yeoh. © Russel Wong. Laverne Cox, © Joshua Kissi, Courtesy Atrbute. © 2007 SAKURAN Film Committee © Moyoco Anno/Kodansha.Maggie Cheung. © Russel Wong.