Brett Whiteley: drawing is everything
Opens Saturday 15 December
Masters of modern art from the Hermitage
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William Kentridge: that which we do not remember
Exhibition on now - free admission
Art After Hours
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Art After Hours is taking a break
We’ll be back from Wednesday 9 January 2019, with our unbeatable mix of art, talks, performances, live music, films, pop-up bar and food. From 13 December until 8 January, the Gallery is open 10am until 5pm every day, except on Christmas Day (25 December) when we’re closed.
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The art that made me
Artist Del Kathryn Barton discusses works in the collection that have inspired, influenced or simply delighted her.
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The art of Christmas shopping
Celebrate the festive season with colour and style at the Gallery Shop. The best of creative giftware and inspiring books, available in-store and online.
Art prizes database
Find out more about the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes – including entry information – and explore the finalists and winners year by year.
Sydney Modern Project
Learn more about the project to transform the Gallery with new and expanded spaces for art, performance, film, study and cultural programs.
Michael Brand on Instagram
You can follow Gallery director Michael Brand on Instagram, where he posts photos of art and life in Sydney and further afield.
Join a tour
The range of tours on offer includes regular free guided tours of the Gallery and exhibitions, including for Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese and Korean speakers.
Inside ARTEXPRESS
Explore artists and works back to 2005 in the annual exhibition of outstanding student artworks, developed for the HSC examination in Visual Arts in NSW.
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Frank Watters gift
Frank Watters, co-director of Watters Gallery in Sydney, has made a gift of over 30 artworks from his personal collection to the Art Gallery of NSW, including works by Tony Tuckson, Richard Larter, Pat Larter, Vicki Varvaressos, Ken Whisson and Chris O’Doherty.
Brett Whiteley Studio
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Sydney’s best-kept secret
The Brett Whiteley Studio at 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills was the workplace and home of one of Australia’s most celebrated artists. It’s open to the public Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm, and to booked education groups on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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