Collection: Penrith Gallery

A comprehensive biographical dictionary and who's who of living Australian and New Zealand painters, sculptors, printmakers, art personalities, galleries, institutions, bodies, and awards in the field of visual art.[cover]

This book records some of the arts and crafts of the eastern half of the island, now known as the Territory of Papua New Guinea. This book provides a cross-section of the indigenous arts and crafts.

Documents the Islamic art collection of Nasser D Khalili. The catalogue offers a selection of the finest works to give an overview of Islamic arts in architecture, painting, textiles, jewellery and metalwork from the 7th to the early 20th century.

The beginnings of the Asian collections of the Gallery date back to the gift in 1879 by the Japanese Government, of a large group of Japanese ceramics and bronzes that had been shown in the International Exhibition that same year.

This selection of works from the collection of the Australian National Gallery is limited to the years between 1900 and 1940. It is not a definitive survey but aims to bring together a group of works that will demonstrate the main lines of development.

It is appropriate that an exhibition of the art of Sam Atyeo is held at the Heide Park and Art Gallery. Atyeo was amongst the earliest of the artists whom John and Sunday Reed befriended and encouraged in their art.

Auriferous the gold project brings together eight contemporary artists who explore, unearth and discern the meaning of gold in our culture. In 2001 gold continues to be prized for its associations with history, wealth and magic.

This little gem is packed with a distinct Aussie accent, from odd facts and figures every true blue needs to know, to the kind of quirky lists that make for compulsive reading.

This book contains information on more than 100 leading Australian artists between the years of 1788 to 1970. It also includes over two hundred and forty colour reproductions of their art work and paintings.

A comprehensive guide to sculpture in Australia. Every Australian sculptor who has had a one-person exhibition, or has carried out major public commissions, or has shown regularly in a major exhibition is included here.