Located at 634 The Horsley Dr, Smithfield NSW 2164, the Fairfield City Museum and Gallery has a fine collection of art on display. The museum showcases a selection of bark paintings and rock paintings, amongst other works of art. The gallery displays art to the masses by providing easy to understand touch screens, and displays artworks in an attractive and aesthetically pleasing manner.
A number of exhibits are featured, including a tribute to great masters of the late nineteenth century. The museum also has a number of sculptures, including the only work by Jacques Lipchitz. The museum has a well rounded collection of art and has been a champion of artistic displays, and public programs. The museum is an institution that aims to foster a sense of belonging, and provides a platform for cultural awareness. The museum is a great place to learn about the culture of the Aboriginal people and their journey from the earliest to modern times.
The museum also showcases artworks that are not necessarily on display in other institutions, such as those originating from Europe. This is the first museum in Australia to exhibit a selection of works from the National Gallery of Australia’s European collection. The museum also provides a range of interesting and well-presented art on display, and aims to educate the general public about the art and history of Australia. Check this out.
The museum is also home to an impressive collection of art by Aboriginal artists. Some of the highlights include a range of bark paintings, and aesthetically pleasing rock paintings. The museum also delves into aspects of Aboriginal culture, such as the plight of the Stolen Generation, and the ways in which Aboriginal people have responded to European influences. In addition to the abovementioned nots, the museum also provides a good look at Aboriginal art from the past, including works by the Papunya Tula Artists.
There are a number of noteworthy art displays, but the best of the bunch is the Art + Soul exhibition. This is a collection of forty notable Indigenous artists from regional settlements, including Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Albert Namatji, Destiny Deacon, Tommy McRae and Emily Kam Ngwarray. The museum has hung the artworks in a way that makes sense, allowing visitors to experience a broader and more comprehensive understanding of the artists’ work. This exhibition is one of the most impressive exhibitions in the city, and has certainly been a hit with the locals and tourists alike. The museum also has the distinction of being the only museum in the country to have a virtual art museum, where the artworks can be viewed around the clock.
The museum also features the exhibition ‘Physical Reality’, which attempts to provide an overview of each country’s 19th century social realism, and showcases the various ways in which contemporary and historical art are similar and distinct. The museum also has a number of interactive touch screens, which provide further information about the various works of art displayed.