This exhibition celebrates the institution’s two most significant gifts: the Ruth Spenser Koman Bequest (of the Dobell collection) and the recent Shirley Firkin Bequest (comprising works from 1960s-70s by artists such as Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, Robert Dickerson, Tom Gleghorn and Margaret Olley).
Using innovative collection-display models (from galleries such as AGSA) as inspiration, curator and art historian Dr Damian Smith will direct the installation of these works. Bringing fresh vision and perspective to the collection is an exciting way to ensure contemporary relevance, while paying tribute to Dr Caleb Firkin and Ruth Spenser Komon.
Pictured:
Above: Sir William Dobell, Self Portrait, 1970. Mixed media on board, 29.6 x 24.0 cm
Below: Tom Gleghorn, White Swimmer N.D. Acrylic on canvas, 170 x 170 cm
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