The National Gallery is Australia’s national visual arts institution dedicated to collecting, sharing and celebrating art from Australia and the world. …
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Mar 13, 2025
The National Art Gallery is definitely worth a visit if you are in Canberra. A huge variety of art is on show. A great location. Heaps of parking. Friendly staffFull review by 715janp
Mar 9, 2025
The NGA is free to enter and offers free lockers to store your bag if needed. I enjoyed wandering around and the Australian impressionist art was great as was the Tasmanian selection upstairs. Some v…Full review by wombatdavid
Mar 6, 2025
A wonderful collection of art on display. My favourites were the Sidney Nolan Ned Kelly series. Well spaced out, seats so you can sit and ponder, helpful guides and security people. I would have appr…Full review by Lyn Q
I'd love to see the Cartier Exhibition. How much time would you need to spend at the exhibition. I don't want to rush through it.
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We took two hours. Earlier was better. But start of the day was very busy. Half an hour after opening. Do some reading before hand, it makes it even more interesting.
Yes, it is busy at weekends but the galleries are big enough for you to feel comfortable. Car park will fill up quickly though. Best to go early - think it opens at 10 am - but better still go …
Yes, it is busy at weekends but the galleries are big enough for you to feel comfortable. Car park will fill up quickly though. Best to go early - think it opens at 10 am - but better still go midweek if at all possible.
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In regards to the canvas, did Pollock prime the canvas or is there another painting under Blue poles?
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For Blue poles, Pollock used a highquality Belgian linen with a commercially oilprimed ground. The many, many layers of paint – and the different drying times ...
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