The Art Gallery of NSW

I found the Art Gallery of NSW in a Sydney City Guide that I picked up from the Sydney Airport when I arrived. Entrance to the museum is free and they have a large selection of paintings, artifacts, student artwork and Aboriginal artwork. The Art Gallery of NSW is within walking distance of Hyde Park and St. Mary’s Cathedral. I was excited to explore the gallery because I love seeing artwork and new inspirational pieces. I really liked the student artwork exhibit. Everything was so refreshing and unique. Each piece had its own flair and it exuded originality and personality. I took so many pictures! I wanted to capture everything. Here are some of my favorites…

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The Aboriginal artwork section was very interesting as well. I started to take a picture of a large sculpture and a security guard came running towards me yelling “Hey! Hey! No pictures allowed!” By the time he got over to me, I had already snapped two shots. I guess there was a little tiny sign of a camera and a bar through it delineating “No Pictures” of the Aboriginal artwork, but I did not see it. For my defense, it was a little tiny sign! (About the size of a 4x6 inch photo) Here are the forbidden Aboriginal photographs…

There was also a photography exhibit, but this was the one area that I was disappointed…especially since I have been researching photographers and black and white photography for the photography class I am taking.

The outside of the Art Gallery has beautiful columns and intricate details. Similar to the Victorian Gothic architecture of St. Mary’s Cathedral and the University of Sydney. I absolutely love the architecture!

All in all, I really enjoyed my visit to the Art Gallery of NSW. It is a wonderful way to spend the afternoon, without having to pay for anything! It was even a bit scandalous with my illegal Aboriginal photo mishap.

Here is a picture I took on my way to the Art Gallery on a random light post… I liked the irony…