National Gallery of Australia

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Cressida Campbell

24 Sep 2022 – 19 Feb 2023

A coloured illustrative print of Japanese Hydrangeas
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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

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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Introducing

Kara Walker
An artist's studio with works on paper pinned to the wall and tables of mixed media. An artist is working in the background with gloves handling clay.
Self-guided gallery tour

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Cressida Campbell: in her own words
National Gallery of Australia

Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022–2024

Collection

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.

First Nations

Australian Art

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Paintings

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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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Join our global community, find inspiration in the national collection and help imagine our shared art future.

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