Sidney Nolan always understood artmaking could transcend the boundaries of a picture frame. Throughout his life, he worked with a wide circle of creative collaborators to produce striking designs for opera, ballet, and theatre.
Gifted to the people of Australia by Sir Sidney Nolan in March 1975, this nationally significant group of 24 early…
Resonance with nature has a lasting and meaningful effect on individuals and communities
Djara presents the connections of First Nations people with the stars, sky and Country.
Outer Space: Stromlo to the Stars celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Mount Stromlo Observatory, bringing to life the groundbreaking discoveries…
How Soon is Now? brings together a selection of Bruce Reynolds’ exquisite cast relief works with two-dimensional collaged linoleum works.
This exhibition celebrates two of Canberra's most influential artists, Hiroe Swen and the late Cornel Swen who, together, led a uniquely creative life in this region.
Seven contemporary artists each create a group of ceramic vessels that can display flowers but challenge the idea of a vase.
In 1924, there were around 3,000 people living in Canberra, with about half of them involved in construction projects to build the new capital city. Many of those people were Scots.
Witness the unfolding of Canberra’s healthcare history in this unique project at Canberra Museum and Gallery (CMAG).
In collaboration with…
In August 1978, Sidney Nolan created a series of 31 crayon pastel drawings based on the events of Marcus Clarke’s 1874 convict novel, For the Term of His Natural Life.
Reefinity is a transdisciplinary research project investigating material science (ceramic technology), ecology, digital design, and manufacturing.
Nathan Nhan's work draws on the material history of ceramics, where vessel forms are imbued with powerful narrative devices.
This exhibition is a first-hand account of how one of Canberra's best loved examples of mid-century modern architecture, the 'Round House' came to be designed, built and made into a home.
In Shades of Shadows, contemporary glass artist Hannah Gason continues her exploration of light and its ability to both articulate and create an illusion of space.
In the CMAG foyer display, a selection of sculptures from the CMAG collection reflect Jan Brown's journey as a maker of artworks
From technical innovation to celebration and commemoration, this special temporary exhibition curated by the Royal Australian Mint explores how the…