A dynamic presentation of the State Art Collection, featuring Indigenous, Australian and International art, craft and design acquired since the Gallery's inception in 1895. Rediscover old favourites, cherished gifts and hidden treasures from the Collection in thematic displays Built, Home, Mapping, Material Gesture, Presence and Story and coming soon Body.

The Gallery has produced a range of new brochures to assist you in your own self-guided and self-paced tour, according to your interests and mood.

People Watching

A quick guide to some folks to cast a salacious or coolly-regarding eye over.

Hilda Rix Nicholas

La Robe Chinoise c 1913

oil on canvas

139.5 x 80.0 cm

State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia

Purchased with funds from the

Sir Claude Hotchin Art Foundation, 1994

Bad Hair Day

You think you've got it bad? Erase your own suffering by checking out some people with serious problems.

Russell Drysdale

The gatekeeper's wife 1965

oil on canvas

100.3 x 125.7 cm

State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia

Purchased 1965

© Russell Drysdale 1965

Only Got 5 Minutes?

Okay you made it, but by god you're in a rush! DON'T PANIC. We can get you through in no time.

Robert Macpherson

Mayfair: Thirty five paintings:

thirty five signs in memory of

G.W. and Reno Castelli 1993-1994

synthetic polymer paint on hardboard and plywood

61 x 91.5 cm (variable 35 panels)

State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia

Purchased with funds from the Sir Claude Hotchin Art Foundation, 1995

Pick Me Up

Looking for inspiration? Then follow us.

Nalini Malani

The sacred and the profane 1998

synthetic polymer paint on mylar, steel, nylon cord, electric motors, lights and hardware

300.0 x 500.0  x 1100.0 cm (overall installation)

State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia

Purchased 2001

Eye Tunes

Galleries as silent places of contemplation? We think not. These works are coming through loud and clear. Turn up the volume and get those dancing shoes on, 'cause we gotta get this party started.

Robert Rooney

Superknit 2 1970

synthetic polymer paint on canvas

152.5 x 228.5 cm

State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia

Purchased 1989

© Robert Rooney 1970

Local Produce

Here's some home-grown, non-genetically modified goodness to fill your artistic shopping cart.

Julie Dowling

Yagan 2006

acrylic and red ochre on canvas

150.0 x 200.0 cm

State Art Collection, Art Gallery of Western Australia

Purchased through the Leah Jane Cohen Bequest, 2007