How are the artworks categorised and divided?
Regarding the types of artworks in our permanent collection, they are divided into various “curatorial areas” (i.e. according to the curators who look after them): Australian The Australian collection reflects the evolving cultural traditions of the past two hundred years of European settlement in Australia. The beautiful Old Courts display well-loved icons of Australian art from the late nineteenth century and explore changing perceptions of how Australians viewed their nation and heritage during this period. The Twentieth Century gallery displays works of distinguished artists such as Grace Cossington Smith, Sidney Nolan and Russell Drysdale, representing some of Australia’s most inspired artists through paintings, sculptures and works on paper. Aboriginal The Yiribana Gallery is dedicated to the permanent display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and is host to a changing exhibition programme featuring highlights from the permanent collection as well special exhibitions c
