The lady and the unicorn
Must close 24 June - book timed tickets online
Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2018
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John Russell: Australia's French impressionist
Coming soon - opens 21 July
Art After Hours
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It’s officially Archibald season! Join Yumi Stynes as she talks to Archibald finalist, Dee Smart and her sitter; dancer, choreographer and director Meryl Tankard. Watch a free film as part of the Starburst film series, or grab a drink and listen to the cool jazz of The Vampires.
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Margaret Olley
One of Australia’s most loved artists, and one of our most significant painters of still lifes and interiors, Margaret Olley was born on 24 June 1923.
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Archibald celebrity podcast tour
Celebrity guests Russell Crowe, Ben Quilty, Rove McManus, Yumi Stynes and Rachel Perkins, with Julian Morrow, take you through the 2018 Archibald.
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.
Unravel the mystery
Discover the stories behind one of the world’s greatest treasures, the beautiful and enigmatic The lady and the unicorn tapestry series.
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.
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.
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CHISWICK at the Gallery is perfect for lunch, a quick bite or drink, or dinner on a Wednesday. Dining packages available.
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Sharing your image, Tudor style
In early 16th-century England the art of portraiture was developing rapidly and there were more pictures of King Henry VIII in existence than of any earlier British monarch. But who created these images, and how?
Brett Whiteley Studio
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Pathways to figuration
The Studio at 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills was the workplace and home of artist Brett Whiteley. An exhibition of rarely seen works from his formative years charts his journey to figuration through abstraction and shows how his early mastery of line, tone and edge informed his life-long pursuit to represent the human figure through art.
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We’ve an opportunity to add Rainy day by Charles Conder to the Gallery’s collection, and your contribution will make all the difference.