It has been a thorny journey – but all that prickly-toned political bump-and-jar will fade from memory when visitors experience the new $344 million Sydney Modern, in just under 70-days.
Officially, the build is complete. Now it is time for the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ (AGNSW) team of curators, registrars, conservators and installers to occupy this light-filled 7,830 square meter building, which is nestled on a sandstone rockface and brilliantly cascades towards the harbour as a series of lofty pavilions.
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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