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The Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre has
partnered with the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales to offer
special tours of its artwork, one of Sydney’s best collections of
contemporary Australian art.
The tours have been coordinated to mark the
centre’s 21st anniversary this year.
While the centre is
well known for hosting major events, there is less awareness of
its role as a home to major works of art.
Yet its walls
feature a diverse range of contemporary Australian art, including
works by Lloyd Rees, Charles Blackman, Brett Whiteley, John Olsen,
Charlie Tjapangati and Ann Thomson.
Many of the pieces were
specifically commissioned for the centre’s 1988 opening and are on
a monumental scale to match the building’s soaring walls, while
their themes often reflect Sydney and its world famous harbour.
“One of the features of
this building is the way that it embraces the city, from its
waterfront location to its spectacular views through floor to
ceiling glass windows,” said Centre Chief Executive, Ton van Amerongen. “The
inspiration for our tremendous art collection is definitively
Sydney - it really provides a showcase of the unique beauty and
talent this city offers within our venue.”
The Art Gallery Society
tours of Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre will be held at
11am and 2pm on Saturday October 10, Sunday October 11, Saturday
October 17 and Sunday October 18. The cost is $15 per head and
numbers are limited.
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