GAUGUIN’S WORLD:TŌNA IHO, TŌNA AO

29 Jun – 7 Oct | Ticketed 

This winter, experience the world of Paul Gauguin in the first Australian exhibition dedicated to the French Post-Impressionist artist. Exclusive to the National Gallery, Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao features some of the artist’s most recognised masterpieces and offers new perspectives on his life and work, as well as his historical impact and contemporary legacy.

Sign up as a new National Gallery Member and see Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao for free. Plus, enjoy great art and benefits for 12 months. Join today.

SAVĀGE K’LUB

Te Paepae Aora’i – Where the Gods Cannot be Fooled

29 Jun – 7 Oct | Free

Installation has begun for the highly anticipated SaVĀge K’lub, first conceived by artist and scholar Rosanna Raymond in 2010. Presented alongside Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao, the SaVĀge K’lub draws upon Moana-based creative practices and protocols to explore ideas of hospitality, culture and identity.

Join us on the opening weekend for SaVĀge K’lub Acti.VĀ.tions on Sat 29 Jun, 10.30–11am & 12–2pm.

ANNI AND JOSEF ALBERS

8 Jun – 22 Sep | Free 

Experience the lifelong artistic adventures of leading pioneers of twentieth-century Modernism, Anni and Josef Albers. Guided by Josef’s theory of colour and Anni’s formal exploration of pattern making and weaving, the exhibition brings together prints from the National Gallery’s Kenneth E. Tyler Collection along with paintings and archival materials.

Accompanying exhibition programs include screenprinting demonstrations, workshops and school holiday activities.

BÄRU GURTHA

BY GUTIŊARRA YUNUPIŊU

Until 9 Jun, hourly screenings
Bourke St Digital Billboard, Melbourne

A new digital artwork by Gumatj artist and filmmaker, Gutiŋarra Yunupiŋu from The Mulka Project, in North East Arnhem Land, will feature on the Bourke Street 3DA billboard for one week through a partnership with oOh!media.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

For kids and families, check out Vincent Namatjira’s All Stars Studio or try our Curious Corner programs with a monthly session for parents and carers with babies in arms, under 5s, and families.

For talks and lectures, join our weekly Art Talks program at the Gallery every Friday or browse our audio archives to listen to past talks on demand.

For film lovers, find free screenings such as The Floating Brothel (2006) showing in connection with A Century of Quilts. For NAIDOC Week, catch special screenings of Blak Douglas vs The Commonwealth (2024) and Dig Deeper (2023).

TOURING EXHIBITIONS

Have you visited one of our touring exhibitions outside of Kamberri/Canberra?

For over three decades, the National Gallery has offered a dynamic range of art and artistic perspectives through touring exhibitions shown across the country. This year, we’re reflecting on what audiences and communities value about touring exhibitions – and what you want to see more of in the future.

Take our 10–15 minute survey and go in the draw to win one of 3 x $200 Mastercard e-giftcards. Survey closes 30 June 2024. For more information, see terms and conditions.