The Art Gallery of New South Wales will present a blockbuster Australian-first retrospective exhibition of internationally acclaimed Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, featuring the global premiere of new work and celebrating three decades of creative output by one of the most influential and recognisable contemporary artists of our time.
Developed by the Art Gallery in collaboration with Takashi Murakami, the exhibition traces Murakami’s practice from the explosive innovations of the 1990s to a suite of new works yet to be revealed. Bringing together paintings, sculptures, video and large-scale installations, the exhibition charts the artist’s emergence as a defining figure of contemporary art and popular culture.
Opening 5 December 2026, the Sydney-exclusive exhibition is presented at the Art Gallery as part of the 2026-27 Sydney International Art Series. Sydney International Art Series is a NSW Government initiative through its tourism and events agency, Destination NSW.
Event Details:
Dates: 5 December 2025 to 18 July 2027
Times: 10am – 5pm
Wednesdays until 10pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas DayLocation: Art Gallery of New South Wales - Naala Badu building
Lower level 2
Lower level 4, The Tank