20th-century Galleries

The 20th-century galleries in the Art Gallery of New South Wales South Building have reopened after an extensive refurbishment, with architect Andrew Andersons’ double-height atrium revealed for the first time in over a decade and a new display of artworks from the collection. Extending over two floors, these galleries display works by some of the most renowned and best-loved artists from Australia and overseas, from Margaret Preston and Brett Whiteley to Francis Bacon and Wassily Kandinsky. The ground-level rooms can be used for small to mid-sized cocktail functions and pre-dinner drinks. As a unique offering, we can also provide engaging guides to talk to your guests about the artworks during the function. Capacity: 150 cocktail-style.