Artists in Focus is a changing presentation of works from the MCA Collection.
Each room in the exhibition is dedicated to a different artist or community, showcasing Collection highlights alongside major works from private collections and artists' estates. A number of the works have not previously been displayed.
The MCA is the only public museum in Australia solely dedicated to collecting contemporary art. As such, it offers a unique perspective on the evolution of contemporary art in Australia. Representing the varied materials, concerns and approaches that underpin this history, Artists in Focus creates new dialogues across generations and lineages, offering diverse insights into art and life since acquisitions began in 1989.
MCA Collection: Artists in Focus is curated by Anna Davis, Jane Devery, Anneke Jaspers, Rebecca Ray, Tim Riley Walsh and Manya Sellers.
NOW ON DISPLAY
Works by Collection artists Brook Andrew, Joan Brassil, Timo Hogan, Rosemary Laing, Julie Mehretu and Jessica Rankin, David Noonan and Mulkuṉ Wirrpanda, Gordon Bennett and a communal presentation by Tiwi artists, including Timothy Cook, Raelene Kerinauia Lampuwatu, Nina Puruntatameri, Cornelia Tipuamantumirri, Bede Tungutalum and Pedro Wonaeamirri.
Event Details:
Dates: 8 February – 4 May 2025
Location: MCA - Galleries: Level 2
Warnings: MCA is closed Tuesdays.
Cultural sensitivity warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers should be aware that this website contains images, voices and names of deceased persons.Notes: General Admission ticket required. Free for MCA Members, under 18s and Australian students