Art After Hours
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Open until 10pm Wednesdays
This week, prominent Chinese-Australian creatives discuss their identity, heritage and artmaking practices. Then indulge in the sonic world of singer, producer and multi-disciplinary artist, Rainbow Chan.
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Sir Edward John Poynter
Born on 20 March 1836, Poynter created one of the Gallery’s most popular works – the 1890 painting The visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon.
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Online entry forms are now available for the 2019 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes. Artwork to be delivered between 1 and 5 April.
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.
Artist interviews
Download transcripts of interviews with artists and other art world figures, as part of the Balnaves Foundation Australian Sculpture Archive Project.
Artist archives
Explore a selection from the archives of eight sculptors from more than 220 artists archives held by the Gallery.
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.
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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Vale Edmund Capon AM OBE
It is with immense sadness that we note the death of Edmund Capon AM OBE, director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 1978 to 2011.
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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