Queering the collection
Queering the collection showcases the breadth and diversity of queer histories at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This self-guided tour takes in more than 50 artworks on display in our South Building, including both historical and more recent works.
The important role that queer artists have played in the evolution of art-making is revealed as we rediscover and highlight artworks that have sometimes been hiding in plain sight. The labels also explore through a queer lens art whose subject matter invites queer readings. With a particular focus on Australian artists, this project is a testament to the significance of queer cultural voices and the fact that Australian art history is often much queerer than it first seems.
Queering the collection is part of the Art Gallery’s Sydney WorldPride 2023 program.