Mason Russell_Art Gallery of NSW_Attractions

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- Art Gallery of NSW

· The three-level exhibition halls are underground. While the building's exterior isn't particularly tall, its intricately carved structure leaves a lasting impression.
· The fourth floor's bright halls feature 19th-century European and Australian art on one side and 20th-century Australian art on the other.
· The third floor showcases Asian and Oceanic art, with a significant portion dedicated to Chinese, Indian, and Japanese sculptures, ceramics, and paintings.
· The first floor displays traditional and contemporary Aboriginal art.

Transportation

Sightseeing Bus: Take the City Sightseeing Bus (Red Line) to Stop 12
From Circular Quay: 15-minute walk from Sydney Opera House
Metro: Take Line A to Flaminio Station, 10-minute walk
Train: Alight at St James or Martin Place Station, 10-minute walk
Bus: Take Bus 441 to Art Gallery Of NSW stop, or Bus 910 from Termini Station to Museo Borghese stop (200m walk)

Admission
(January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Tips: Prices vary by exhibition, please check at the venue

Opening Hours
10:00-17:00 (January 1 - December 31, Monday-Sunday)
Tips: Please verify actual opening hours at the venue

Location
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Mason Russell Mar 19,2025

The Art Gallery of NSW is located in the southeast corner of the Botanic Gardens - worth checking out while you're there. During our visit, they were featuring an exhibition of John Russell, an Australian Impressionist painter, on the second floor. This was a ticketed exhibition costing $20 per person, with tickets available on their official website. The rest of the gallery is free to visit.

Interestingly, on level B2, there was a "Space Makers Room Shakers" themed exhibition. One fascinating piece was "Atomic: full of love, full of wonder" (2005). The entire room was filled with colorful balls suspended on transparent threads, with powerful fans creating subtle movements, producing an intriguing visual effect. The artist, Nike Savvas, an Australian living in London, created this vibrant piece while feeling homesick, representing Australia's colors and warmth.

Another multi-sensory installation, "Just like drops in time, nothing" (2002) by Ernesto Neto, occupied an entire room. Upon entering, you're greeted by a curry-ginger-like aroma. The elastic white fabric contained various spices including cloves, turmeric, fennel, chili powder, black pepper, and fenugreek (genugreek in the original text).