General News
14 November, 2024
Horsham Regional Art Gallery set to receive National Gallery collection
Horsham Regional Art Gallery is set to receive 21 artworks ranging from paintings to furniture to display as a part of the State Government's Sharing the National Collection program.
The loan includes paintings, works on paper, photographs and furniture created by some of Australia’s most revered artists including Arthur Boyd, Sidney Nolan, John Olsen, Arthur Streeton and more.
It serves as a reflection of local landscapes of the Wimmera region in Victoria, interpreted across various mediums and time periods of Australian art since the 1800's.
Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke said the loan is an opportunity for audiences to appreciate works in the locations that inspired them.
“The National Collection holds over 155,000 artworks of great beauty and cultural value, but at any one time 98 per cent of it is in storage," he said.
“Some of our greatest artists took inspiration from the dramatic surroundings of the Grampians and this loan provides an opportunity for locals and visitors to connect with them in the context that brought these works to life."
“Horsham Regional Art Gallery is excited to share these significant works with our community, highlighting the expansive and detailed landscapes of the Wimmera region through the eyes of significant artists," Horsham Regional Art Gallery director Lauren Larkins said.
will serve to showcase the national significance of works made in our region and celebrate the rich source of inspiration for artists that is the Wimmera landscape."
The works can be viewed at https://searchthecollection.nga.gov.au/landing