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25TH BIENNALE OF SYDNEY | 14 MARCH - 14 JUNE 2026
The first details of the 2026 Sydney Biennale have just been announced! Celebrating its 25th year in its upcoming presentation, the Biennale will take place from 14 March - 14 June 2026 across historic sites, museums and gallery spaces, including the historic White Bay Power Station. This edition of the Biennale promises to be an extraordinary celebration of contemporary art, with a continued commitment to platforming First Nations voices.
We would also like to congratulate Bruce Johnson McLean as the new Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain First Nations Curatorial Fellow, who will work closely with artists to develop ambitious projects for the upcoming Biennale.
WHAT IS MY PAINTING WORTH | A NOTE FROM DIRECTOR BEVERLY KNIGHT
Alcaston Gallery is renowned among collectors worldwide for representing contemporary artists, especially First Nations artists, since 1989. Alcaston Gallery Director Beverly Knight is often called upon to value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks and is a registered valuer with the Australian Government.
In this article, Knight draws from over 35 years of experience in art valuation, to explain how values are arrived at but also the rationale and differences collectors will experience. Beverly also covers Investment in Art, the journey of collecting, the joy, and the reality.
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MAUD PAGE APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF THE ART GALLERY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, SYDNEY
We are thrilled to congratulate Maude Page, who has been appointed the tenth director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney - the first woman to hold the position in the gallery's 154 year history. We are looking forward to seeing the gallery continue to flourish under her tenure.
Image credit: Anna Kucera
AFTER THE RAIN: 5TH NATIONAL INDIGENOUS ART TRIENNIAL | NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA
The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra have announced After the Rain: 5th Indigenous Art Triennial exhibiting 6 December 2025 - 26 April 2026, and will present 10 large-scale, multi-disciplinary installations that will celebrate inter-generational legacies and cultural warriors of the past, present and future.
Curated by Artistic Director and First Nations artist Tony Albert, the Triennial will present major projects by celebrated Indigenous artists from across Australia: Aretha Brown, Alair Pambegan, Warraba Weatherall, House of Namatjira (including Vincent Namatjira, the Hermannsburg Potters & Itja Ntjarra (Many Hands) Art Centre), Dylan Mooney, Jimmy John Thaiday, Naminapu Maymuru-White, Thea Anamara Perkins, Grace Kemarre Robinya & Yarrenyty Arltere Artists and Blaklash (Troy Casey & Amanda Hayman).
VALE | MR G. MUNUNGGURR (1966-2025)
It is with great sadness that we offer our condolences on the passing of highly respected senior Yolngu artist Mr. G. Mununggurr (1966 - 2025).
Beverly and Anthony Knight and everyone at Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, offer our deepest sympathy to his family, his extended family, and Artists, Directors and Staff at Buku Larrnggay Mulka.
