Friday 27 November 2015

Sydney's Summer of Blockbusters

This Summer, Sydney will host five exclusive blockbuster art exhibitions including the world premiere of Art of the Brick: DC Comics, Trailblazers: Australia's 50 Greatest Explorers, The Greats: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland and Grayson Perry – My Pretty Little Art Career, both part of the Sydney International Art Series; and Collette Dinnigan: Unlaced.

NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said, “Epic tales of adventure, exquisite designs from Collette Dinnigan, art from Botticelli, Monet and Grayson Perry and the world's largest LEGO Batmobile are just some of the spectacular sights to discover in Sydney this Summer. Sydney is Australia's home of major events and these exclusive blockbuster exhibitions are set to bring more visitors to our harbour city and delight audiences of all ages.”

Here are the blockbuster exhibitions in Sydney this Summer:

The Art of the Brick: DC Comics 

- Powerhouse Museum, 21 November 2015 to 1 May 2016
Justice League fans and LEGO lovers need to get to Sydney for the world premiere of The Art of the Brick: DC Comics at the Powerhouse Museum. From renowned New York LEGO brick artist, Nathan Sawaya the exhibition will entertain visitors of all ages. It features the world's largest collection of DC Comics inspired LEGO artwork and sculptures such as superheroes and villains including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and The Joker, who are all on display exclusively in Sydney.

Trailblazers: Australia's 50 Greatest Explorers 

- Australian Museum, 28 November 2015 to 18 July 2016
Unleash the inner adventurer at the new interactive exhibition at the Australian Museum, Trailblazers: Australia's 50 Greatest Explorers. Visitors can tap into their sense of adventure and get the adrenaline pumping, while discovering stories about the incredible pioneers who pushed the boundaries and changed the way we see the world. Featuring over 360 objects from historic explorers, including Captain Cook and Sir Douglas Mawson, through to modern day adventurers Jessica Watson and Tim Jarvis, Trailblazers lets visitors explore through time and across the globe.

Grayson Perry – My Pretty Little Art Career 

- Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Australia, 10 December 2015 to 1 May 2016
A major exhibition of works by acclaimed British contemporary artist Grayson Perry will be shown at the MCA. Known for his sly humour and reflection on society past and present, Grayson Perry's My Pretty Little Career will showcase Perry's work with ceramics, large-scale tapestries, sculptures, prints and drawings. Presented as part of the Sydney International Art Series this is the first major exhibition of Perry's work in the Southern hemisphere.

The Greats: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland 

- Art Gallery of New South Wales, until 14 February 2016
The Greats features a roll call of some of the greatest names in European art and is a rare opportunity for visitors to view works from some of history's most revered artists including Botticelli, Leonardo, Rembrandt and Monet. Spanning a period of more than 400 years from the Renaissance to Impressionism, The Greats features over 70 outstanding works with, all but two in Australia for the first time, including Botticelli's exceptional The Virgin adoring the sleeping Christ child. The Greats is part of Sydney International Art Series which brings the world's most outstanding exhibitions exclusively to Sydney.

Visitors can purchase an Art Pass for access to both Sydney International Art Series exhibitions The Greats: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland and Grayson Perry – My Pretty Little Art Career. Adult tickets are $33 and can be purchased here

Collette Dinnigan: Unlaced 

- Powerhouse Museum, until 28 August 2016
Fashion lovers cannot afford to miss Collette Dinnigan: Unlaced, the first exhibition to explore the work of the internationally acclaimed Australian fashion designer. Exclusive to the Powerhouse Museum, this exhibition presents Dinnigan's signature lace and feminine designs, and showcases the creativity that has made her work popular among style icons such as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Nicole Kidman and Taylor Swift.

Visit www.sydney.com/summerarts for more information.

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