History, culture, space and time fold inwards in <em>Weather Forecast</em>, by self-taught Chinese artist Guan Xiao. Over three screens, spoken word and propulsive techno, Xiao ruminates on the nature of travel, and compares the resulting personal change with volatile weather systems. In a world that’s increasingly digitally mapped, Xiao asks if geographical travel is even necessary.

Golden Square

Courtesy of the artist; Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin 

Weather Forecast

This activation takes place in a multi-level car park that does not have lift access. Participants traverse four flights of stairs (32 steps) to reach the start of the exhibition, and cover a distance of 370m to view all of the works. To exit the venue one must go down four flights of stairs (33 steps). The journey involves some ramps and inclines due to the existing design of the car park. There is a sit-down bar and numerous rest points along the journey.  

We have an assisted access plan in place for those with mobility needs. Please ensure you book one of our Accessibility tickets by contacting our Ticketing team on 03 9662 4242 or via email at ticketing@rising.melbourne and letting us know of your access requirements.  

Accessibility ticket purchasers are entitled to a free companion ticket so that a friend or carer may assist you with the journey. The RISING team can transport those with Accessibility tickets via a wheelchair accessible vehicle to the higher levels of the car park.  

Please see below for more details regarding our accessible entrance and parking.  

ACCESSIBLE PARKING  

- 2 x accessible parking bays available on ground floor of Golden Square Car Park—enter from Lonsdale Street. Additional accessible parking can be arranged on a case-by-case basis, in liaison with rising access team and golden square carpark staff.  
- 1 x accessible parking spot available on corner of Heffernan lane & Lonsdale Street and also available on streets [throughout CBD](https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/community/health-support-services/accessing-melbourne/pages/mobility-maps.aspx).  

ACCESSIBLE DROP OFF  

There is a designated area assigned to accessible drop off via Lonsdale Street entry point through the carpark boom gates. Area will be sign posted.  

ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE  

Lonsdale Street entry point through the car park boom gates. Area will be sign posted.  

ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM  

Ground floor next to accessible drop off point. Another bathroom is on the rooftop in the covered annexe.  

DISTANCE COVERED BY PARTICIPANTS  

370m across two levels.  

DOG SPENDING/REST AREAS  

Numerous rest areas positioned across both levels of the Golden Square Car Park site.  

INTRA SITE TRANSPORT  

A designated accessible vehicle transport service will operate from ground floor from the Lonsdale Street drop off point to level 6 of site for entry and return. This can be booked with our customer service team on (03) 9662 4242 or ticketing@rising.melbourne  

SENSORY MAP  

A sensory map of Golden Square Car Park is coming soon.  

PUBLIC TRANSPORT  

Nearest accessible train station: Melbourne Central Station, access via Swanston Street and Flinders Street Station, access via Swanston Street and Flinders Street Station.  

Nearest accessible tram stop: Melbourne Central Station/State Library Tram Stop (Swanston Street between Little Lonsdale Street and La Trobe Street).  


Weather Forecast

Guan Xiao

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