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National Gallery of Australia loans 53 Andy Warhol works for exhibition at Wanneroo Regional Gallery
More than 50 works from the master of pop art Andy Warhol will travel to the Wanneroo Regional Gallery in Perth as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. The Warhols heading west will be on loan from the National Gallery of Australia for two years, in the largest partnership to date under Sharing the National Collection. The artworks, which have a combined value of $148 million, include: Warhol’s iconic life-size painting Elvis 1963
Dec 21, 20233 min read


Fairy Tales Unveiled: A Multilayered Journey through Time and Artistry at Brisbane's GOMA
The exhibition "Fairy Tales," recently unveiled at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), possesses a deliberate congestion that, under usual circumstances, might be a less-than-optimal gallery experience. However, within the context of this exhibition, the congestion serves as a metaphorical embodiment of the foreboding intrinsic to fairy tales. Despite the evolution of the world since the days of the Brothers Grimm, these enchanting narratives have endured, as evidenced b
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Gauguin's Vision Unveiled
NGA announces the largest exhibition of the French Post-impressionist to come to Australia. Delve into the extraordinary world of French Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin through the captivating exhibition, "Gauguin's World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao." This rare showcase presents some of Gauguin's most renowned masterpieces, many of which originated in the Pacific region, offering fresh insights into his life, artistic influences, networks, and historical impact. Curated by Henri Loyre
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Embarking on a Timeless Journey: The Artistic Legacy of Emily Kam Kngwarray
Emily Kam Kngwarray is honoured in an exploration of the enduring artistic legacy left by a preeminent Australian artist, recognized globally as one of the most influential contemporary painters of the twentieth century. As a distinguished Anmatyerr woman, Kngwarray dedicated her final years to the creation of artworks that intricately capture the depth of experience and authority she accumulated over an extraordinary lifetime. The forthcoming exhibition promises a comprehens
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Monet masterpiece officially opens in Murwillumbah
Most significant work of art ever shown in Tweed, part of Sharing the National Collection initiative. One of the world’s most famous artworks – Meules, milieu du jour [Haystacks, midday], 1890 by Claude Monet – is on display at the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre from today, as part of the National Gallery of Australia’s Sharing the National Collection initiative. The $174 million masterpiece by French Impressionist Monet was officially welcomed to the regi
Nov 4, 20233 min read
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