Art Gallery Of Western Australia Perth

Discover the story of western australian art in the wa focus gallery and immerse yourself in the six seasons space displaying aboriginal and torres strait islander art.

Art gallery of western australia perth.

Art gallery of western australia. The art gallery of western australia is open with covid safe measures in place. The art gallery of wa ia a glittering gem at the heart of perth s cultural centre. Full of coveted and collectable pieces of art from all over western australia and the world the art gallery of wa is an art lover s paradise.

Like its fellows the gallery is free and well worth a visit. Artwork from the northern and western australia is included and it has many pieces from all around the. The main exhibitions start from the 1820s and go on to the 1960s. The current gallery main building opened in 1979.

Situated in the heart of perth s cultural centre the gallery houses the state art collection with works by renowned local and international artists from the 1800s to today. Find out how this may affect your visit. The towering modernist pale brick edifice of the main gallery sits alongside heritage buildings including the. The gallery houses the state art collection which includes one of the world s finest collections of indigenous art the pre eminent collection of western australian art and design as well as australian and international art and design.

The art gallery of western australia aqwa was founded in 1895 and it is part of the perth cultural center. The gallery s rooftop redevelopment is underway with construction works taking place. The art gallery is part of perth s cultural centre which comprises of three very impressive buildings. Take a free guided tour or find something unique in the gallery shop to take home.

The art gallery of western australia is a public state art gallery that is part of the perth cultural centre in perth. The gallery the state library and the western australian museum.