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Agnes Goodsir The blue hat (Le chapeau bleu) c1920 (detail)
We invite you to support the acquisition of Agnes Goodsir’s The blue hat (Le chapeau bleu) c1920 for the Art Gallery's collection.
Agnes Goodsir was a queer icon and artistic pioneer whose work featured prominently in our recent popular exhibition, Dangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890-1940.
Goodsir transformed her intimate domestic world into a powerful stage for modern female independence and queer visibility. Her signature style is beautifully immortalised in the masterpiece The blue hat capturing Rachel ‘Cherry’ Dunn, her partner and muse, as a liberated woman confidently redefining the societal rules of her era.
Bringing this important work into the Art Gallery will ensure a crucial chapter of 20th-century Australian art history is preserved for future generations.
Every dollar counts, and all donations of $2 or more are fully tax-deductible.
When you make a tax-deductible donation of $200 or more your generous support will be acknowledged through our Collection Circle program including special events such as artwork unveilings and curated tours.
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Collection Circle program
You can play an important role in the Art Gallery’s growth by making a tax-deductible donation of $200 or more, in addition to your annual membership fee.
Your generous support will be acknowledged through our Collection Circle program including invitations to a range of special events and tours.
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