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Art Gallery of New South Wales & Museum of Contemporary Art Australia – Seasonal Exhibitions | Sydney

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【Magritte – Australia’s first retrospective of the celebrated surrealist】• Australia’s first retrospective of the celebrated surrealist• Explore the captivating world of René Magritte in an in-depth retrospective featuring over 100 works• Discover the artist’s early avant-garde experiments and commercial creations from the 1920s 【Cao Fei: My City is Yours】• Embark on a captivating journey through Cao Fei's visionary world• Marvel at the blend of neon lights, street dance, and pop music in a cityscape that merges reality and virtual• Explore a replica 1960s Beijing cinema foyer, reflecting China's rapid urbanisation 【3 Exhibitions in 1 – Art Pass】• One pass, three exhibitions: Enjoy all three world-class exhibitions with a single, convenient ticket, including René Magritte, Cao Fei and Julie Mehretu

Australia’s first retrospective of the celebrated surrealist

Experience the surreal humour and cyber futurism of Cao Fei’s art

Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory

What to Expect
— What You Can Expect —【Magritte – Australia’s first retrospective of the celebrated surrealist】Discover the iconic works of René Magritte in an in-depth retrospective at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Featuring over 100 pieces, most never before seen in Australia, this exhibition explores Magritte’s avant-garde beginnings, his groundbreaking surrealist paintings, and his later works leading up to his death in 1967.Marvel at Magritte's famous depictions of clouds, pipes, and everyday objects that challenge reality with their surreal charm. Gain insights into his subversive humor and bold artistic vision that influenced contemporary visual culture.Organized with the support of the Magritte Foundation and international partners, this exhibition is part of the prestigious Sydney International Art Series, showcasing world-class art exclusively in Sydney. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Magritte’s masterpieces from 26 October 2024 to 9 February 2025. 【Cao Fei: My City is Yours】Discover Cao Fei’s largest exhibition ever in Australia at the Art Gallery of New South Wales from 30 November 2024 to 13 April 2025. Spanning over two decades of her career, this retrospective showcases Cao Fei’s exploration of China’s rapid urbanisation and digital revolutions through acclaimed films, photography, and large-scale installations.The exhibition, My City is Yours, invites you into a world where reality meets virtuality. Step through a recreated 1960s Beijing cinema foyer, and exit via a tribute to a Sydney yum cha restaurant. Designed by Cao Fei and Beau Architects of Hong Kong, the space blends neon lights, street dance, and pop music, creating a dynamic cityscape where cosplayers and hip-hop dancers roam the streets, and robots work alongside humans.This immersive experience highlights the fusion of gaming, VR, and metaverse technologies, presenting a city constantly in flux. It offers a profound reflection on urban transformation, play, and identity.Supported by Destination NSW, the exhibition is part of the Sydney International Art Series, alongside Magritte and Julie Mehretu, bringing world-class art exclusively to Sydney. 【3 Exhibitions in 1 – Art Pass】The Sydney International Art Series Art Pass gives you access to three major exhibitions with one ticket: René Magritte, Cao Fei and Julie MehretuExhibition dates• Magritte: 26 October 2024 – 9 February 2025, at Art Gallery of New South Wales• Cao Fei: 30 November 2024 – 13 April 2025, at Art Gallery of New South Wales• Julie Mehretu: 29 November 2024 – 27 April 2025, at Museum of Contemporary Art AustraliaWith the Art Pass, you can expect access to three world-class exhibitions, allowing single entry to each exhibition on any day during the above dates.This pass provides a unique artistic experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in surrealism, contemporary art, and thought-provoking installations, all curated exclusively for Sydney. Enjoy the convenience of visiting these exhibitions with a single ticket, giving you access to two of Sydney’s premier art venues: the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia.
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• Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times • For children under the age of 12, entry is free for all three exhibitions, and no ticket is needed. Proof of age is required • Please refer here for more FAQS
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