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It is an essential and ongoing part of responsible collection management to continuously review and interrogate the collection. New information about the collection is considered in relation to our policies and procedures, in particular the Due Diligence and Provenance Policy and Provenance decision-making framework. Provenance decision-making at the National Gallery is determined by an evidence-based approach evaluated on the balance of probabilities, anchored in robust legal and ethical decision-making principles and considerations.

For more detailed information on policies relating to acquiring and exhibiting works of art at the National Gallery of Australia, see:

  • Due Diligence and Provenance Policy
  • Inward Loans Policy
  • Outward Loans Policy
  • Art Acquisition Policy
  • Art Deaccessioning Policy
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Rights and Engagement Policy
  • Exhibitions Policy

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Provenance

Gayer-Anderson Collection

Painting of a man seated on an elephant. Two men hold spears with one being tripped by the elephant's trunk.

We are keen to hear from you about this project, so please share your knowledge.

Provenance

South Asia

Close up photograph of conservator fixing colourful textile on table

The art of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka has always been central to the NGA collection.

Provenance

East Asia

Ceramic sculpture of saddled horse

The NGA has a significant collection of works of art from East Asia, in particular China and Japan.

Provenance

Australian and International Conventions
Acquiring and Borrowing Cultural Material

A large spherical sculpture hanging from large wires in the sky is visible through a gap in tree branches

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Provenance Project

Painting of native grasses after the rain in pink, yellow, black, and white.

We apply the highest ethical standards to safeguard and protect the cultural property of art by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.

Provenance

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Understanding where our collection comes from.

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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