August

Articles

Vale John Nixon

The artist John Nixon, who died earlier this week, was a seminal figure in Australian art over the last five decades. Several of his major works from the 1980s were acquired for the Power bequest collection. In memory of John we print a short extract from Linda Michael’s new essay on one of these works.

Case by historic case

Collections aside, museum furniture can have its own historical significance. That’s why cabinets from the former Macleay Museum are being restored and repurposed for a new lease on life.

Moving in to the new museum

Meet some of the Chau Chak Wing Museum staff as they share their thoughts on the new building. Discover what they are most excited about, one week after moving in.