A–Z Exhibitions New South Wales
16albermarle
16 Albermarle Street, Newtown, NSW 2042 [Map 7]
02 9550 1517 or 0433 020 237
Thu to Sat 11am–5pm, by appointment only.
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16albermarle is a project space showcasing a range of international and Australian art within an intimate space in inner-city Sydney.
25 September—23 October
Exhibition #9: Goobalathaldin
Dick Roughsey and friends.
This exhibition explores the work of Dick Roughsey (c1920-1985) from Mornington Island, and the group of artists who worked with and around him. Roughsey was a celebrated artist whose work was a connection between Albert Namatjira in the 1940s and 50s and Papunya Tula Artists from 1971. He began as a bark painter, inspired by artists at Yirrkala and his brother Lindsay. He graduated to acrylic on board after meeting bush pilot and artist Percy Trezise, and accompanied Percy and his friend Ray Crooke on painting expeditions in FNQ. Realist in style, his works are deeply felt and respectful depictions of Lardil life and ceremony. By the time of his death in 1985 he was a celebrated artist and author, and the first chair of the Aboriginal Arts Board. The exhibition also includes works by artists inspired by Roughsey, known collectively as the Wellesley Island art movement.
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
4A programs are held online and offsite in 2021.
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24 July—12 September
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art @ Counihan Gallery, 233 Sydney Road, Brunswick, Melbourne VIC:
Drawn by Stones
Dean Cross, Ray Chan See Kwong with Chuen Lung community members, Ruth Ju-shih Li, Wen-Hsi Harman with Lakaw, Dogin, Palos, Lisin and Byimu, and Jody Rallah.
Online
4A Digital
Janey Li, Alvin Ruiyuan Zhong, Rel Pham and Joy Li and more.
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney, NSW 2000 [Map 8]
02 9225 1700
Daily 10am–5pm, Wed until late.
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26 March—5 September
The National 2021: New Australian Art
The National 2021: New Australian Art at the Art Gallery of NSW presents 14 artist projects that consider the potential of art to heal and care for fragile natural and social ecosystems.
Until 2022
The Way We Eat
Explores how what we eat and drink, and the way that we do so, defines our times and our lives.
5 June—26 September
Archie 100: A Century of the Archibald Prize
A landmark exhibition celebrating 100 years of Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize.
5 June—26 September
Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes 2021
Australia’s favourite art award, the Archibald Prize, celebrates its 100th year in 2021. Along with the Wynne and Sulman Prizes this is an annual exhibition eagerly anticipated by artists and audiences alike.
12 June—19 September
Hilma af Klint: The Secret Paintings
Stored away and scarcely known for decades, the re-discovery of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint’s ‘secret paintings’ has taken the international art world by storm. Now her remarkable work is coming to Australia in the first survey of af Klint’s work to be shown in the Asia-Pacific region.
4 September—2022
The Purple House
A celebration of leading Pintupi artists and their enduring legacy leading to the establishment of the Purple House.
Art Space on The Concourse
www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/arts
409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, NSW 2067 [Map 7]
0401 638 501
Wed to Fri 11am–5pm, Sat and Sun 11am–4pm.
Art Space on The Concourse is the ideal venue for small touring exhibitions and curated shows. It offers a professional gallery space to exhibit a range of high quality art, craft, cultural and design exhibitions.
8 September—19 September
Stretch
Michelle Chanique, Karen Lee, Jo Nolan and Gaia Starace.
To ‘stretch’ is an act of drawing out or extending to the full length; to hold out, to reach for something that presents itself in an unfixed manner. Through the mediums of photography, video, sculpture and painting, these artists define feelings of being ‘stretched’, and compel their viewers to reflect and rethink their perception of the world around them.
22 September—3 October
The Sculptors Society 70th Anniversary Exhibition
The Sculptors Society Celebrating 70 years, The Sculptors Society showcases modern and contemporary sculpture in all media. Presenting both realistic and abstract work, this exhibition demonstrates that sculpture can be made in any material and explore any subject. Through their work, this group of artists attest to the ability of sculpture to inhabit your space and expand your thinking.
6 October—17 October
Embellished
Robyn Kennedy
Embellished explores Robyn Kennedy’s enduring passion to embellish and beautify artworks, objects and wearable art. The exhibition includes artworks crafted from recycled contemporary textiles, aged cloths, papers from Asia and photographic images. Kennedy’s intention is to present a contemporary decorative art form which simultaneously acknowledges the past, embraces multi-cultural diversity and delights and inspires her viewers.
20 October—31 October
Here & There 21
Association of Korean Visual Artists in Australia (AKVAA)
AKVAA presents a collection of artworks ranging from realistic to abstract and surrealistic. The imagery in their paintings come from both real life and from emotionally influenced memories and recollections of Korea. This group explores the effects of dislocation and how this impacts our perception and memory of familiar places and subjects.
Australian Galleries
www.australiangalleries.com.au
15 Roylston Street, Paddington, NSW 2021 [Map 10]
02 9360 5177
Open 7 days 10am–6pm.
17 August—5 September
Fairlie Kingston
Nerissa Lea
8 September—12 September
Mary Tonkin–Sydney Contemporary
Group Exhibition – Paper Contemporary
17 September—3 October
Salvatore Zofrea
12 October—31 October
Peter Kingston
Australian Design Centre
www.australiandesigncentre.com
101–115 William Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010 [Map 8]
02 9361 4555
Tues to Sat 11am–4pm. Free entry, donation encouraged.
Australian Design Centre is an independent organisation connecting people with good design, contemporary making and creative experiences. We produce exhibitions and events in Sydney and across Australia through ADC On Tour, along with a city-wide festival Sydney Craft Week. Object Shop features contemporary craft and design objects, homewares, and wearables.
8 October—17 November
PROFILE 2021: Contemporary Jewellery and Object Award
Australian Design Centre in partnership with JMGA-NSW present Profile 2021, the 7th JMGA-NSW biennial curated award exhibition. Profile is a significant curated award exhibition of contemporary jewellery, objects and metalwork by members of Jewellers and Metalsmiths Group of Australia NSW (JMGA-NSW).
8 October—17 October
Sydney Craft Week
Sydney’s only city-wide festival of making is back for a fifth year. The theme is ‘Craft Values’—the value of human ingenuity and commitment to making. This year’s festival features over 145 exhibitions, events, workshops and talks across Greater Sydney. Explore the program at sydneycraftweek.com.
Bank Art Museum Moree (BAMM)
25 Frome Street, Moree,
