Art Gallery of NSW
Art Gallery of NSW
Sun Feb 12 - Sun Mar 5
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Sun Feb 12 - Sun Mar 5
Sun Feb 12 - Sun Mar 5
This celebration of queer practice is staged across the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ newly expanded campus.
In the Art Gallery’s original South Building from 17 February, Queer encounters features new works by Bhenji Ra, Dennis Golding, Sione Tuívailala Monū and Sidney McMahon, providing a snapshot of some of the contemporary queer art being made in Australia today, while Queering the collection showcases the breadth of existing queer histories in the Art Gallery collection and the important role LGBTQIA+ artists have played in the evolution of art-making.
When it comes to events, crowd-favourite Queer Art After Hours returns on Wednesday 22 February, taking over the new North Building for the first time. Other highlights include new work from Brian Fuata, Blu Jay, Al Joel and Leo Tsao, developed through their Sweet Incites artist residencies. Art Gallery Cinema presents an afternoon of queer video works, followed by a panel discussion with local artists, and Sydney bar and creative space The Bearded Tit bring their much-loved The Bearded Tit Talks to the Art Gallery with a series of panel discussions about identity and belonging.
All areas of the Art Gallery are physically accessible, with ramps and lifts to all levels. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available for use within the Art Gallery without charge, and theatre spaces have audio-induction loops for assistive listening. , For up-to-date accessibility information on the Art Gallery’s WorldPride program, including sign language interpretation, sensory information and access resources, please check our website for full listings per event.
One of Australia’s flagship art museums and the largest in Sydney, the Art Gallery of New South Wales spans two spectacular buildings connected by a public art garden. It is located within beautiful parklands overlooking Sydney Harbour, and is only a short walk from the city centre, the Sydney Opera House and more. , Admission to the Art Gallery is free, and it is open 10am to 5pm daily, and late on Wednesday nights. Drop in anytime during opening hours to experience the extraordinary collection of Australian and international art for free, including the collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art celebrating Indigenous Australia’s enduring cultural heritage and its myriad contemporary expressions. , The Art Gallery has dining spaces in both buildings, including cafes, restaurants and pop-up bars. , Wheelchair-accessible toilets are available, including a Changing Places accessible space. Single-sex and all-gender toilets are available, as are baby-change facilities.
The Art Gallery’s WorldPride program is open for all audiences. Find information and content advisories for individual events on our website, and at the entrance to events.
