John Russell: AGNSW Surveys Australia’s French impressionist
An enigma in the history of Australian art painter John Peter Russell (1858-1930) is remembered as ‘warm-hearted, a man for whom friendships were very important
Art Gallery of NSW
Captain James Cook – Michael Parekowhai: The English Channel
The English Channel a highly polished stainless-steel sculptural portrait of Captain James Cook at the AGNSW invites us to reflect on the discovery of Australia
Art Gallery of NSW: Victorian Watercolours – In the Beginning
After decades in storage, eighty restored watercolour works from the Art Gallery of NSW collection will be showcased June 2 – December 3, 2017 on crimson walls
The National 2017: New Australian Art – A Historical Future
A wide array of artworks and ideas on show at Sydney in The National 2017: New Australian Art, sees art and artists forging a new identity for Australian art
Vale James Fairfax – Unassuming Art of Giving Beyond Self
Rubens, Boucher, Fragonard, Ingres and Watteau are names of artists whose works James Fairfax donated, wanting to enrich the lives of all those who viewed them
John Olsen: The You Beaut Country – Showing at NGV Australia
John Olsen: The You Beauty Country an exhibition in association with the Art Gallery of NSW, on show NGV Australia, Fed Square including tapestries and ceramics
Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Winners 2016 – Bevvy Babes Win
Melbourne is cheering first time finalist Louise Hearman winning the Archibald Prize 2016 one of three awards, including the Wynne and Sulman, also won by women
January in Australia at its National Galleries – What’s On
Around Australia in January there are a variety of exhibitions to consider at each State’s national gallery, well worth taking the family or your friends to see
Archibald Portrait of Michael Caton – AGNSW People’s Choice
French born Sydney based artist Bruno Jean Grasswill with his portrait of Michael Caton won the Packing Room Prize & People’s Choice Award AGNSW Archibald Prize
A Fine Possession – Jewellery & Identity, Powerhouse Museum
A Fine Possession – Jewellery & Identity at the Powerhouse Museum, Sydney from September 24 2014 is an exhibition to delight the senses and inspire imagination
Pop to Popism – Art Gallery of NSW Embraces Pop Art
The comprehensive survey ‘Pop to Popism, will be the most expansive ambitious exhibition ever undertaken by the Art Gallery of NSW in Australia’s summer 2014-15
Artists of America – Powerful Landscapes to Pollack, Pt 2
The landscapes of artist Frederick Edwin Church revealed the majesty of America’s natural beauty at a time when they would consider the past, present and future
Artists of America – Enlightenment to Gritty Realism, Pt 1
Communicating the values of society and culture through the philosophies and attitudes fashions and passions artists reflect in their work is the mission of art
Rally by Nike Savvas – Bountiful Bunting Bringing Happiness
Rally, a contemporary art installation by Nike Savvas at the Art Gallery NSW is about enjoying and sharing a magical moment in time in a world full of promise
Artist Khadim Ali and Cultural Vandalism at Art Gallery NSW
In March 2014 the Art Gallery of NSW presents works exploring stories of cultural vandalism by Sydney-based artist Khadim Ali, who was born in Quetta, Pakistan
Corroborree Festival Sydney – Art Gallery of NSW in November
Corroborree, a festival to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in the heart of Sydney will be at the Art Gallery of NSW 14th – 24th November