The Art Gallery of South Australia’s new major acquisition illustrates the power of philanthropy, writes director Rhana Devenport. It also draws attention to the influential lives of two towering figures in Australian art.
Neil Balnaves was a visionary philanthropist driven by a belief that art should be accessible to everyone.
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The role of art in society has never been clearer, writes Art Gallery of SA director Rhana Devenport, as the gallery releases a video teaser for a new virtual exhibition series on the 2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art: Monster Theatres.