Exhibition | Visual Art

National Gallery of Australia The National Gallery presents a world-first opportunity to experience the full cycle of 20 monumental tapestries by renowned Australian artist Arthur Boyd. Boyd commissioned

13 Sep 2025 - 19 Apr 2026 Level 2, Gallery 21 Free Bilong Papua New Guinea marks the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea's independence and the birth of a new nation on September 16, 1975. Prior to thi

National Gallery of Australia Blossom: Country in bloom showcases work by First Nations women artists that draw upon floral and botanical impressions of Country. Highlighting the deep connections First

Body adorned celebrates the National Gallery's rich and diverse jewellery collection through an intentionally maximalist display. Bringing together over 370 works by First Nations, Australian, European, Ame

National Gallery of Australia Portraiture is an ongoing and compelling part of English artist David Hockney's extraordinary creative practice. The National Gallery is home to the largest holdings of Hockney

National Gallery of Australia Figure drawing: 1901-2022 is a compelling journey through over a century of artistic engagement with the human form through this universal medium. This collection display re

National Gallery of Australia Few symbols define the modern era as powerfully-or persistently-as the automobile. Fuelled by the legacy of the film Mad Max, Full Throttle presents the car as a lens throu

Hallyu! The Korean Wave is at the National Museum of Australia in Canberra from 12 December 2025 to 10 May 2026. Join us this summer for a one-of-a-kind K-pop culture experience! Ride the Korean wave as w

National Gallery of Australia Communities from across the globe have helped shape Australia as we know it today. In a time of unprecedented migration across oceans and borders, Migration and modernism r

5th National Indigenous Art Triennial: After the Rain 6 Dec 2025 - 26 Apr 2026 Level 1, Gallery 12 Free After the rain there are always new beginnings. The 5th National Indigenous Art Triennial, A

13 Sep 2025 - 18 Apr 2027 Level 2, Galleries 19 & 20 Free This exhibition highlights recent acquisitions by artists from across Asia and the Asian diaspora in a range of media including paintings, prints,

Level 2, Gallery 24 - National Gallery of Australia Free Richard Lewer's Steve is a gentle exploration of the complexity of a family coming to terms with a dementia diagnosis. Through animation and a s

National Gallery of Australia Rosalie Gascoigne (1917-1999) is renowned for her sculptural assemblages that reveal the beauty of discarded objects. Inspired by nature, Gascoigne's art reflects both the extr

FreeTrent Parke's photographic series The Christmas tree bucket 2006-09 is a tender and darkly humorous portrayal of his extended family coming together to celebrate Christmas. The series showcases Parke's

Ongoing exhibition Level 1, Galleries 8-11 | National Gallery of Australia Free This major display drawn from the collection is inspired by the National Gallery's founding history. The Gallery's vis