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Floral Extravaganza

Serena Bentley talks to In Bloom artists Nathan Beard, Pamela See and Angela Tiatia about their fascination for florals.

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Hibiscus rosa sinensis, 2010 Angela Tiatia
Hibiscus rosa sinensis, 2010 Angela Tiatia. Courtesy of Angela Tiatia and Sullivan+Strumpf. © Angela Tiatia. Courtesy of Sullivan+Strumpf.
Two people looking at artworks
In Bloom exhibition, May 2025
Making Chinese Shadows (sixteen silhouette portraits)
Making Chinese Shadows (sixteen silhouette portraits), 2018 Pamela See. © Pamela See
Siamese Smize (with Lotus), 2018 Nathan Beard
Siamese Smize (with Lotus), 2018 Nathan Beard. Courtesy of Nathan Beard. © Nathan Beard
Siamese Smize (with Thai Ceramic Pattern), 2018 Nathan Beard
Siamese Smize (with Thai Ceramic Pattern), 2018 Nathan Beard. Courtesy of Nathan Beard. © Nathan Beard
Siamese Smize (with Thai Floral Vector), 2018 Nathan Beard
Siamese Smize (with Thai Floral Vector), 2018 Nathan Beard. Courtesy of Nathan Beard. © Nathan Beard
Siamese Smize (with Thai Silk Pattern), 2018 Nathan Beard
Siamese Smize (with Thai Silk Pattern), 2018 Nathan Beard. Courtesy of Nathan Beard. © Nathan Beard
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Jimmy and Jane Barnes
Jimmy and Jane Barnes
Jimmy and Jane Barnes
Jimmy and Jane Barnes

In Bloom

A collection of the beautiful, bold and botanical

Current exhibition

from Saturday 31 May 2025

Explore the beauty and symbolism of flowers in this weird and wonderful floral extravaganza that showcases more than 50 portraits from the collection, new acquisitions and selected loans.
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table
Drawing and art activities on a wooden table

Art Cart: In Bloom

10:00am, Daily from Tue 3 Feb

Drop into the Gallery for free creative activities inspired by our In Bloom exhibition.
Nathan Beard with Noi
Nathan Beard with Noi
Nathan Beard with Noi
Nathan Beard with Noi

Virtual Highlight Tour

Noi

12:30pm, Tue 24 Feb

Join multidisciplinary artist, Nathan Beard, as he shares the personal and cultural influences that enrich his artworks in the Gallery’s In Bloom exhibition.
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