University Art Gallery Current Exhibition

Foresight: Works From The University of Sydney Union Art Collection

19 October 2008 - 25 January 2009

The University of Sydney Union Art Collection began in 1913 and now numbers over 659 works by Australian and International artists. The policy is to aquire the works of emerging artists, political artworks and indigenous art, as well as maintaining and building upon the historical aspects of the collection. Through judicious purchases and gifts, many of Australia's best known artists entered the collection as emerging artists.

This exhibition showcases some of the finest works in the collection, which is now managed by the University Art Gallery. Artists include Emily Kngwarreye, Shaun Gladwell, Bill Henson, Del Kathryn Barton, Anne Ferran and Michael Riley.

Bill Henson
Adam, 1980 - 1982
Photograph
University of Sydney Union Art Collection

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