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Below are 20 unique art exhibitions across Australia this summer. Please use the links above to see what's on in your state.
René Magritte: The Revealing Image
Location: Art Gallery of NSW
A deep dive into the surreal works of René Magritte with over 150 pieces.
Cao Fei: My City is Yours
Location: Art Gallery of NSW
Explore futuristic visions of urban transformation and virtual realities by Cao Fei.
Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
Large-scale abstract works addressing migration and geopolitics.
11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT11)
Location: Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art
Contemporary art from across Asia-Pacific, showcasing diversity and innovation.
Chihuly in the Botanic Garden
Location: Adelaide Botanic Garden
Stunning glass art installations by Dale Chihuly.
Telstra NATSIAA
Location: Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
Australia’s most prestigious Indigenous art awards exhibition.
Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
Location: Australian Museum, Sydney
Artifacts and history of ancient Incan civilization.
Lindy Lee: Ouroboros
Location: National Gallery of Australia
A major survey of Lindy Lee’s identity-driven and spiritual works.
Radical Textiles
Location: Art Gallery of South Australia
Art and activism through the lens of textiles.
Angelica Mesiti: The Rites of When
Location: National Gallery of Victoria
Performance and video art exploring communal rituals.
Lee Ufan: Quiet Resonance
Location: Art Gallery of NSW
Minimalist art focusing on space and perception.
Dobell Drawing Biennial 2024: Infinite
Location: Art Gallery of NSW
Contemporary drawing practices from across Australia.
Kwatja Kngarritja Tnyirlalhama (Big Rain Falling)
Location: Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs
Indigenous perspectives on water’s cultural importance.
Yiribana Gallery
Location: Art Gallery of NSW
Dedicated to Indigenous art with works by Ian Abdulla and Lorraine Connelly-Northey.
Julie Rrap: Past Continuous
Location: Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney
Retrospective exploring representations of the body.
Jordan Wolfson: Body Sculpture
Location: National Gallery of Victoria
Contemporary sculpture and installation exploring form and movement.
Anni and Josef Albers
Location: National Gallery of Australia
Celebrating the influential modernist couple’s work.
A Century of Quilts
Location: National Gallery of Australia
Showcasing quilt-making traditions and innovations over the past century.
The Pool: Architecture, Culture, and Identity
Location: National Gallery of Victoria
Examines Australia’s cultural and architectural relationship with water.
NIRIN
Location: Biennale of Sydney
A global platform for First Nations artists focusing on resilience and innovation.
