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Mar 9, 2025
The NGA is free to enter and offers free lockers to store your bag if needed. I enjoyed wandering around and the Australian impressionist art was great as was the Tasmanian selection upstairs. Some v…Full review by wombatdavid
Mar 6, 2025
A wonderful collection of art on display. My favourites were the Sidney Nolan Ned Kelly series. Well spaced out, seats so you can sit and ponder, helpful guides and security people. I would have appr…Full review by Lyn Q
Feb 18, 2025
In our small group two people have mobility difficulties, so we decided to borrow two free wheelchairs while at the National Gallery in Canberra. It was such a positive experience, from the time we a…Full review by Blueliliac
I'd love to see the Cartier Exhibition. How much time would you need to spend at the exhibition. I don't want to rush through it.
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We took two hours. Earlier was better. But start of the day was very busy. Half an hour after opening. Do some reading before hand, it makes it even more interesting.
Yes it is busy on weekends - especially when there's an exhibition or something like Floriade also in Canberra. There is no great problem with crowds in the gallery but the …
Yes it is busy on weekends - especially when there's an exhibition or something like Floriade also in Canberra. There is no great problem with crowds in the gallery but the underground carpark and the café fill up quickly. If you can manage it, go at 10am on a weekday and you'll be almost alone (at 11am the schoolkids arrive, but they're usually well herded).
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In regards to the canvas, did Pollock prime the canvas or is there another painting under Blue poles?
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For Blue poles, Pollock used a highquality Belgian linen with a commercially oilprimed ground. The many, many layers of paint – and the different drying times ...
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