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Sandra Bruce gazes on love and the portrait through Australian Love Stories’ multi-faceted prism.
Reconnect and reflect with our new major exhibition, Australian Love Stories (in real life!) as we explore love, affection and connection in all its guises.
To celebrate the new exhibition Australian Love Stories, renowned Australian glass artist Harriet Schwarzrock has been commissioned to make a large-scale installation reflecting on the role the heart plays as our emotional centre.
A major new exhibition celebrating love in all its guises. Opening 20 March 2021.
Gift of Warwick Evans 2021. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Recorded 1965
Desire drives forbidden love
Poetic trio
Melbourne’s iconic culture-shapers
Anne Sanders imbibes Tony Bilson’s gastronomic revolution.
Gift of Joanna McNiven 2018. Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program.
Select extracts from Mirka Mora's autobiography, Wicked but Virtuous, provide rich accompaniment to recent Gallery acquisitions.
Gift of the artist 2015
This issue features Cindy Sherman, Tim Storrier, Brett Whiteley and Patrick White, contemporary Chinese portraiture, Charles Blackman and more.
Dr. Sarah Engledow explores the context surrounding Charles Blackman's portrait of Judith Wright, Jack McKinney and their daughter Meredith.
Meredith McKinney, subject of Charles Blackman's 'The Family', recounts memories from her childhood and the creation of the portrait.