Photography gallery
Left to right: Bettina Rheims Leo I 1989, Martine 1989 and Yannick I 1990 from the series Modern Lovers, gelatin silver photographs, approx 54.5 × 44 cm each, gift of Edron Pty Ltd 1996 through the auspices of Alistair McAlpine © Bettina Rheims
The photography gallery is dedicated to the display of the Art Gallery of NSW’s 4500-strong collection of photographs. The collection covers from the inception of the medium in the 19th century until now.
Three exhibitions open each year in this gallery. Focusing on Australian and international photography, they present the work of individual artists and groups of artists, and explore themes and specific periods in photographic history. The aim is to expand our understanding of the ever-changing nature of photography – the most pervasive medium of the 21st century which, from its birth, changed the course of art.
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Note: although this information is regularly updated, specific works on display may change without notice.
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Photography gallery
