New exhibition presenting select works from the Lyon Collection including works by artists Emily Floyd, Peter Atkins, Penny Byrne, Constanze Zikos, Patricia Piccinini together with new acquisitions to the museum's permanent collection.
Find out more here.
$12.00 PER PERSON
The original Housemuseum is now closed for public tours (from 1 June 2023 to 31 January 2024) to facilitate the joining together of our two museum buildings. We will advise re-opening dates for the original Housemuseum in early 2024.
In the meantime the public Galleries at 217 Cotham Road, Kew 3101 remain open to the public Wednesdays - Sundays 12:00pm - 4:00pm (public holidays excepted).
$12.00 PER PERSON
Ever wondered what it takes to build an extraordinary collection of contemporary art? Curious to know how to start?
Discover the 'art' of collecting as we bring together two of Australia's leading private collectors of contemporary art, Michael Buxton and Corbett Lyon. Join our expert panellists as they share their collecting journeys, motivations, and specific interests that have shaped their respective collections at Buxton Contemporary and the Lyon Housemuseum.
Gain insights into the unique collecting strategies they employ to identify and acquire works of contemporary art, whether it's pursuing a singular masterpiece or curating a complete collection.
Illustrated presentations by our panellists will be followed by a Q&A session.
We invite all attendees to join us for a glass of bubbly following the discussion.
Ticket includes admission to the current exhibition Lyon Collection Exh. #6.
Spend the afternoon with internationally celebrated Aboriginal Australian photographer Wayne Quilliam as he takes us on a spectacular visual odyssey of places he has visited across Australia, from Tasmania to Arnhem Land.
Quilliam will present a selection of extraordinary images he has captured of the many landscapes, cultural events, and communities he has connected with on Country.
This is a rare opportunity to hear from and see the work of one of Australia’s most outstanding contemporary photographers, including his National Photographic Portrait Prize winning artwork Silent Strength, 2021 currently on display in the Galleries.
Meet the artist and join us for a glass of bubbly following this illustrated talk.
Ticket includes admission to the current exhibition Lyon Collection Exh. #6.
Spend the morning with Corbett Lyon learning how to set up a drawing in two-point perspective! Discover the fundamentals of sketching and colouring, and master the art of lines and proportions.
Beginners and aficionados are all welcome!
Drawing paper and pens provided on the day.
Ticket includes admission to the current exhibition Lyon Collection Exh. #6.