‘Mike Hewson’s Tank exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW, The Keys Under The Mat is certainly unusual. His very first institutional exhibition takes over the entirety of The Nelson Packer Tank for a world-first. The Keys Under The Mat is a ferociously inclusive, surreal art and sculptural park that has turned this brutal 2,200-square-metre
New Zealand-born, Sydney-based artist Mike Hewson is next in a long line of artists aching to take over The Art Gallery of NSW’s unique, subterranean Nelson Packer Tank space, turning the industrial bunker into a concrete jungle with a park, play space, construction site, and a communal area framed by sculptural works. Mike Hewson: The
Sydney’s art institutions big and small are under threat, as the Art Gallery of NSW considers increasing the price of its ticketed exhibitions in the wake of the MCA’s introduced admission fees.
It’s been a big week for the Art Gallery of NSW. First there was industrial action, then came the announcement that ticketed exhibitions might get a bit more expensive. This weekend, however, things look a little brighter as a major (and free) exhibition opens in the Naala Badu building. But, as the 21st free exhibition of the year, how many more can they afford?
The people have spoken: Loribelle Spirovski is the winner of the 2025 Archibald People’s Choice Award for her piece Finger Painting of William Barton. Her portrait of William Barton, a Kalkadunga man and internationally acclaimed composer, captures him smiling as he holds a yidaki (also known as a didgeridoo). Remarkably, the striking likeness and expressive
Looking for ways to keep the kids inspired these school holidays? Sydney’s museums have you covered with hands-on fun, art, history and more. The winter school holidays are almost here, and Sydney’s museums are ready to entertain, educate and inspire curious kids (and their grown-ups). From hands-on workshops and digital art to steam train rides
I’m obsessed with season two of Nine Perfect Strangers right now. The TV adaptation of Aussie author Liane Moriarty’s book stars Nicole Kidman as wellness-guru-with-a-difference, Marsha, and season one was filmed up the coast in Byron Bay. This week, the Oscar-winning actress shared her favourite spots in Sydney, offering a unique perspective on the city
Tired of elitist art shows? Welcome to Australia’s biggest and most inclusive art show, where every piece is sold for just $100 – including those by award-winning artists.
Julie Fragar, Jude Rae and Gene A’Hern are the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize 2025 winners, as announced at the Art Gallery of NSW earlier today. Take a look at their work.
More than 2,390 artists entered their creations into this year’s Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prize and, today, we were among the first to see the incredible artworks hand-picked by the Trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW. The 57 Archibald finalists have been announced, along with the winner of the highly-anticipated Packing Room Prize. The
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