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10 Art Galleries in Sydney That You Shouldn't Miss
Sydney offers plenty of historical and contemporary Australian flavor. The marvelous Sydney Opera House looks like a great origami sailboat, floating peacefully in a harbor. Wander the narrow cobblestone streets of The Rocks and then take in a street performance on the Circular Quay before heading into the Museum of Contemporary Art. The views from the Sydney Tower Eye observatory are epic – use this chance to get to know the layout of the city from high above.
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1. All Art & Mirrors Installation Services
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Brett Whiteley Studio
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Sydney’s best kept secret The Brett Whiteley Studio was the workplace and home of Australian artist, Brett Whiteley (1939–92). The artist bought the former warehouse in 1985 and converted it into a studio and exhibition space. He lived there from 1987 to 1992, the year he died in Thirroul. The visitor is offered the unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the space – the studio with his unfinished paintings, art equipment and collections of reference books, and the graffiti wall covered with quotes and images. The living area has memorabilia such as photographs, objects, postcards, furniture, his music collection and sketchbooks. The gallery has changing exhibitions of the artist’s works: paintings, drawings, sculpture and graphics borrowed from the Brett Whiteley Studio Collection, Art Gallery of New South Wales and private collections. There is a small gallery shop with postcards, posters and other merchandise for sale. There is no cafe at the Studio, however visitor
Reviewed By 548katec - Forresters Beach, Australia
This smaller Sydney gallery space never disappoints. It showcases works by the artist, whose diverse materials and techniques include painting, drawing, sculpture, mixed media and printmaking. The upstairs studio space has been preserved, so visitors can get a sense of some of Whitely's passions and influences as well as his studio set-up and practice. Exhibitions change yearly, sometimes more frequently, and are curated around the artist's major preoccupations and themes. Currently, Whiteley's love of his home and its setting in Sydney's Lavender Bay with its views across the harbour and lush maritime environment are on display. For people with an interest in art, Whitely's Studio is an absolute gem and a must.
3. Karlangu Aboriginal Art Centre
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By ChloeM88 - Sydney, Australia
This is such a lovely gallery/shop to visit. I wanted to buy an authentic, beautifully crafted didgeridoo for my brother's wedding present, and I certainly wasn't disappointed. The manager told me all about the didgeridoos, and gave me a fantastic demonstration on what they sounded like. I shipped a very fancy didgeridoo (serpent carved into a knot in the wood) back to the UK, and my brother was so happy with it. Thank you! It makes such a difference to know about the artist and see genuine talent. I will be back!
4. Mark Hanham Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
An urban art gallery that showcases Mark Hanham's gorgeous cityscapes that'll immediately transport you to iconic locations, from Sydney's own hidden harbours to the bustling streets of New York City.
5. Wentworth Gallery
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By angelapN3295JL
Attended Ray and Maria’s galleries for some years. There is the one in Sofitel and No. One Martin Place (in the old GPO building). No pressure to purchase. Fantastic collection of art work; some of Australia’s greatest artists and Indigenous artists. Well worth a visit just to see what is going on and take a breather from CBD and its intensity; or to chat about the latest trends. Wentworth Gallery: Sydney institution. And if you’re visiting Australia, you can pick up a piece of Indigenous art far cheaper than you’d imagine. It’lll fit in your suitcase and you will have a unique reminder of your happy days in Australia. Philip Sutherland
6. Art2Muse
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
After ten years in Double Bay, Sydney, Art2Muse Gallery is now Located in Woollahra. Art2Muse Gallery attracts locals, designers, national and international art lovers who can also view and purchase artworks at the gallery or online. Established in 2001 by Katrina Hampton, Art2Muse Gallery represents a diverse range of artworks from 50 established artists at an affordable price. The gallery has an exciting program of regular exhibitions and provides ongoing personalised service.
7. ATTY Gallery
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5.0 based on 217 reviews
Beautiful quirky Art Gallery showcasing the wonderfully detailed animal creations by resident artist ATTY.
Reviewed By Morgs0889
We stumbled across this gallery earlier in the year and fell in love with Graham’s artworks. We found ourselves talking about the artworks weeks after our visit so went back to purchase one. Graham was fantastic to deal with and made the adoption easy, so much so, we accidentally adopted 2! We finally have these beautiful pieces in our home and we have two amazing new family members to come home to. I can’t recommend Atty enough!
8. Squidinki
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Inspiration788169 - Ottawa, Canada
We found this very cute artisan souvenir shop in The Rock on the Nurses Walk. They offer unique gifts and souvenirs that are a big step up from the kitsch seen in other stores. This includes mugs, placemats, plates and other handy gifts with original cartoon drawings of Australia’s best. We were able to all of our gift shopping in one stop for our Canadian friends. The very pleasant salesperson notes that her husband does all of the drawings for the souvenirs. He has a funny sense of humour.
9. POP on the Rocks
10. Artexpress
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
