Retford Park is a place of great heritage significance. Its European history extends back to grants of land promised to Edward Riley senior by Governor Macquarie in 1821. The house, built in 1887 by Samuel Hordern and his wife Jane, is a grand, rendered brick, Italianate style residence. In 1964 James Fairfax AC bought the […]
Join us on a visit to The Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, a cultural facility of the Liverpool City Council on the banks of the Georges River. Built in 1951 by the NSW Electricity Commission, the Casula Powerhouse was erected to supplement electricity production during Winter and power shortages. The Powerhouse was decommissioned in 1976 and […]
On this tour, we will discover the stunning architecture and beauty of the Camperdown campus of the University of Sydney, from the historic Quadrangle to more modern architecture. Hear stories […]
Tracing 60 years of work by one of Australia’s most significant feminist artists, On and through the Surface is the first retrospective of Binns’ multifaceted practice. A partnership between the Museum of Contemporary Art and Monash University Museum of Art, it brings together over 100 artworks spanning six decades alongside a rich selection of archival […]
Retford Park is a place of great heritage significance. Its European history extends back to grants of land promised to Edward Riley senior by Governor Macquarie in 1821. The house, built in 1887 by Samuel Hordern and his wife Jane, is a grand, rendered brick, Italianate style residence. In 1964 James Fairfax AC bought the […]
Dear Art & Culture Enthusiasts With the Art Gallery of NSW’s new building opening on 3 December, the Gallery has created a very special introduction art experience. As loyal supporters over many years SWIC Art & Culture has received the offer of being amongst the first to view the new building and commissioned works. Who […]
Dear Art & Culture Enthusiasts For those of you who missed out on our December 22 tour to the Sydney Modern we are delighted to announce a second tour ‘Discover the Art and Architecture of Sydney Modern’ - a very special introductory art experience. Who are the towering bronze beings that greet you at the […]
For those of you who attended our Art & Culture event in December, ‘Discover the Art and Architecture of the new Sydney Modern’, and for those members who have already explored the new building, we have organised an additional guided tour on Tuesday 21 February 2023. The newly relocated Yiribana Gallery is the first gallery […]
Join us on a SWIC Curatorial Guided Tour of Carla Zampatti Powerhouse. This is the first retrospective exhibition of renowned Australian designer, business leader, philanthropist and mentor, Carla Zampatti, AC, […]
The National 4 is an exhibition being shown over four leading cultural institutions - Art Gallery of NSW, Campbelltown Arts Centre, MCA and Carriageworks. A biennial survey of contemporary Australian art at the Art Gallery of NSW. The National 4 brings together 48 new artists projects involving more than 80 artists of different generations […]