In the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of his work to date, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in collaboration with the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery will open the world premiere retrospective of internationally acclaimed 20th century New Zealand artist Len Lye.

Len Lye will feature art works and materials never exhibited before - ranging from early sketches, paintings and batiks, through to his photographic work, animation and documentary films, and extraordinary motorised kinetic sculptures. Three of his kinetic sculptures on display, Moonbead, Zebra and Rotating Harmonic, have been reconstructed especially for this exhibition and the original models have not have been seen for over 35 years.

ACMI Director, Tony Sweeney, says Len Lye will provide Australian audiences with an unprecedented opportunity to experience the depth of Len Lye''s work.