Newcastle Art Gallery Reopens with Iconic Collection

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest from Adelaide News today. New Castle Art Gallery has reopened after a four-year closure and a $48 million expansion. The brutalist building, which first opened in 1977, now boasts 13 galleries, 1600 extra square meters of space, a cafe, a shop, and better facilities overall, crowds poured in right away, with 18,000 people at the launch-tree party and 10,000 more over the first weekend. The galleries shut down in 2022 for these major upgrades, allowing it to finally show off much more of its permanent collection, before space limits meant only a small fraction could go on display at once. Now, visitors can see hundreds of pieces from the 7,000 work collection, valued at $145 million. Examples in our fans have reacted with huge excitement, packing the place and celebrating the chance to view beloved and rare items of close. Gallery director Loretta Morn highlighted how this less than showcased iconic pieces that

1:01were hidden away for years, including works by artists, like John Olson and Brett Whiteley. The opening show, iconic loved, unexpected, pulls nearly 500 stand-out items from first nation's paintings and ceramics to modern sculptures. The feature surprises, like Japanese avant-garde pottery, the biggest collection outside Japan, and new commissions responding to colonial history. Looking ahead, the gallery announced its 2026 lineup, with solo shows by artists like Brian Robinson and Annie Doe. The current exhibition runs until May 23, drawing people to see unique pieces not found elsewhere. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Headphones in a pillow, once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-L-I-SOLYPILO.com. www.SOLYPILO.com