The power of play
Play is vital for our sense of wellbeing through all stages of life. Check out these artists and activities for a hit of play inspiration.
Optimism
3 months ago by Faith Chisholm
An art of touch and tending
Remembering the vibrant ikebana arrangements of the Gallery’s inaugural curator of film, the late Robert Herbert.
Rainbow Chan Melt
Through the colourful reflections of Ugo Rondinone’s clockwork for oracles, Rainbow Chan performs her beautiful song ‘Melt’ in the final empty days of the Gallery.
Welcome from Michael Brand
Our director Michael Brand welcomes you back to our home on Gadigal Land as we open our doors to the world for the first time in ten weeks.
Why art?
Our Youth Collective answer this crucial question via a #PassThePaperChallenge.
Delta Goodrem
Keep climbing
Wander the Art Gallery of New South Wales to the soaring song of Australia’s Delta Goodrem, who performs her new song ‘Keep climbing’ amidst the epic artworks and classic architecture of the Grand Courts.
A welcome bouquet
With the Gallery set to reopen, I’ve been imagining being greeted by the spectacular floral arrangements in our vestibule. Until then, here is a virtual welcome from artists in our collection.
Scenes from the family album
Yes, yes, yes. Our doors are almost open and we can’t wait to welcome you back in!
Emerge from your iso chrysalides, anti-social butterflies
12 months ago by Claire Eggleston
Dorrit Black
What’s in the box? Find out in this Together In Art series, which reveals treasures from behind the scenes of our museum.
Art interrupted: part 1
What does art want? Art wants to be looked at! Shining a light on shows that have been left in the dark.
The art of the welcome
Yes, welcomes matter. Some favourite tales of crossing cultural thresholds.
The great indoors
It’s a mess, yes, but it’s your mess. This is your great indoors.
L-FRESH The LION
Witness the power and perception of south-west Sydney hip-hop artist L-FRESH The LION in this intimate spoken-word performance.
Art interrupted: part 2
Some of the exhibitions we wished we’d seen in person before the pandemic interrupted.
Loss and renewal
Arthur Streeton’s life and art, upheavals and triumphs.
A light in dark times
As Jewish people celebrate the festival of Passover, we remember artist Judy Cassab’s personal story.
Dr Norman Swan on Together In Art Kids
We’ve teamed up with Dr Norman Swan, and the ABC, to invite kids to take part in an online art exhibition!
What art museums can do during the coronavirus crisis
This is a story of crisis and hope.
