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Cressida Campbell

24 Sep 2022 – 19 Feb 2023

A coloured illustrative print of Japanese Hydrangeas
  • Project

    Project 2: Kara Walker

    A portrait of the artist Kara Walker - an African American woman standing against a black and white background of her painting. Books and art making materials in the foreground

    13 Aug – 5 Feb 2023

    Project 2: Kara Walker is the first monographic presentation of Walker’s art to be held in Australia.

  • Architects Speaker Series

    2022
    Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series
    Wednesdays, 7–28 September

    The annual Contemporary Australian Architects Speaker Series

    Wheelchair Accessible Open Captioning Hearing Loop
  • Exhibition

    Rauschenberg & Johns
    Significant others

    Print in black and navy on white backbround with the word BLUE in capital letters and the mirror image of it

    11 Jun – 30 Oct 2022

    This exhibition draws upon the National Gallery’s Kenneth Tyler Collection of prints by both Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns.

  • Access

    Art for Wellbeing

    Photograph of two women standing and pointing at artwork on the ground.

    First Saturday of every month, 2pm

    Wheelchair Accessible
  • Collection

    The Aboriginal Memorial

    A wide-angle photograph showing an installation of 200 painted hollow logs standing upright in a large gallery space. The surrounding walls are painted in a dark colour and the logs are positioned on a navy plinth shaped to resemble both sides of a river bank.

    Ongoing

    The Aboriginal Memorial is an installation of 200 hollow log coffins commemorating all First Nations people who, since 1788, have lost their lives.

  • Touring Exhibition

    Art Cases

    On Tour
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    Ongoing

    Our five Art Cases travel to schools, libraries, community centres, galleries and aged care homes to inspire creativity, inclusivity, and learning.

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First Nations

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Collection

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art

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Ongoing

The National Gallery is custodian of the world’s largest and most outstanding collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

Touring Exhibition

Ever Present
First Peoples Art of Australia

On Tour

National Gallery Singapore
27 May – 25 Sept 2022

See The Aboriginal Memorial in its new location in the heart of the Gallery on Level 1.

The Aboriginal Memorial

Aboriginal Art in Modern Worlds

Behind the scenes de-installation of the The Aboriginal Memorial at the National Gallery of Australia

Twenty-two years on, National Gallery conservator Beata Tworek-Matuszkiewicz shares behind the scenes memories from the Memorial's world tour.

Otto Pareroultja, Western Arrarnta people

Near Glen Helen, Hermannsburg
c. 1960s

Stories & Ideas

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Kara Walker

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Self-guided gallery tour

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Cressida Campbell: in her own words

National Gallery of Australia

Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022–2024

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The National Gallery’s evolving collection of over 155,000 works of art, created by more than 15,000 artists, includes the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.

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Access

We provide a range of free programs designed for and with people with disability and access needs.

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Teachers & Students

Foster a love of learning through art with our range of dynamic and creative programs and resources.

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Young People

Love art? Full of ideas? Get inspired and get involved in creative programs for young people.

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Kids & Families

Encourage your child’s curiosity and creativity with our range of joyful, artist-led programs.

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Adults

Creative learning is a life-long pursuit. With our range of art programs, you’re sure to find the perfect spark for your imagination.

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Yuuma, Gurruburri

The National Gallery acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the Kamberri/Canberra region, and recognises their continuous connection to culture, community and Country.

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