Mitzevich finds the answers to lead the NGA in its DNA
No new building, more digital content, a Mitzevich collection rehang and a year of blockbusters; all part of the vision to turn the National Gallery around for 21st century engagement.
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Visual Arts
Nick Mitzevich’s Instagram feed says so much more than the official portraits. It captures the spirit of the man who leads our top art museum. One of the first things he did upon starting was to head out to Country with curators Djon Mundine and Franchesca Cubillo to Ramingining, Arnhem Land to pay respect to Aboriginal elders. Image courtesy @nickmitzevich
Sitting across from Nick Mitzevich, his head slightly lowered and a boyish enthusiasm percolating within, he announced: ‘Today is day 74 in the office, and I’ve kinda got a plan.’
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
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