One of the most significant Australian artists of the late 20th century, Roberts was committed and dedicated to his practice of painting in the open air.

NGV Assistant Curator of Australian Art, Beckett Rozentals

An exploration of the quintessential Australian artist, with an international reputation and a knighthood! NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

In capturing the ordinary mundaneness of city life, Brack offers viewers of his work a snapshot of life at the time.

NGV Acting Senior Curator of Australian Art, David Hurlston

Her unique subject matter, of women and children in the landscape, set Jane Sutherland apart from the crowd in 19th century Melbourne.

NGV Deputy Director, Frances Lindsay

What would make a successful English artist throw in his lot and sail across the world to start a new life in 1830’s Van Diemen’s land? NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Humphrey Clegg

Here’s one of the most remarkable stories in Australian art – how an artist who could not get her work accepted into exhibitions went on to paint one of the greatest celebrations of the modern Australian city. NGV Acting Curator of Australian Art, Elena Taylor

A pacifist, Sidney Nolan spent some of the war years in the Wimmera, the dominant sun inspiring some of his most famous works.

Hugely popular, Russell Drysdale’s used his characteristic palette of ochres, browns and red to create this work, Moody’s pub.

As Official Australian War artist chronicling the AIF in World War I, George W. Lambert’s powerful images were from first hand experience.

One of Louis Buvelot first paintings of his new homeland Australia is a beautifully balanced composition depicting the harsh Australian light.