NSW Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said, “Epic tales of adventure, exquisite designs from Collette Dinnigan, art from Botticelli, Monet and Grayson Perry and the world’s largest LEGO Batmobile are just some of the spectacular sights to discover in Sydney this summer. Sydney is Australia’s home of major events and these exclusive blockbuster exhibitions are set to bring more visitors to our harbour city and delight audiences of all ages.”

Here are the blockbuster exhibitions in Sydney this Summer:

The Art of the Brick: DC Comics

Powerhouse Museum, 21 November 2015 to 1 May 2016

Justice League fans and LEGO lovers need to get to Sydney for the world premiere of The Art of the Brick: DC Comics at the Powerhouse Museum. From renowned New York LEGO brick artist, Nathan Sawaya, the exhibition will entertain visitors of all ages. It features the world’s largest collection of DC Comics inspired LEGO artwork and sculptures such as superheroes and villains including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and The Joker, who are all on display exclusively in Sydney.

Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers

Australian Museum, 28 November 2015 to 18 July 2016

Unleash the inner adventurer at the new interactive exhibition at the Australian Museum, Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers. Visitors can tap into their sense of adventure and get the adrenaline pumping, while discovering stories about the incredible pioneers who pushed the boundaries and changed the way we see the world. Featuring over 360 objects from historic explorers, including Captain Cook and Sir Douglas Mawson, through to modern day adventurers Jessica Watson and Tim Jarvis, Trailblazers lets visitors explore through time and across the globe.

Grayson Perry – My Pretty Little Art Career

Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Australia, 10 December 2015 to 1 May 2016

A major exhibition of works by acclaimed British contemporary artist Grayson Perry will be shown at the MCA. Known for his sly humour and reflection on society past and present, Grayson Perry’s My Pretty Little Career will showcase Perry’s work with ceramics, large-scale tapestries, sculptures, prints and drawings. Presented as part of the Sydney International Art Series this is the first major exhibition of Perry’s work in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Greats: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland

Art Gallery of New South Wales, until 14 February 2016

The Greats features a roll call of some of the greatest names in European art and is a rare opportunity for visitors to view works from some of history’s most revered artists including Botticelli, Leonardo, Rembrandt and Monet. Spanning a period of more than 400 years from the Renaissance to Impressionism, The Greats features over 70 outstanding works with, all but two in Australia for the first time, including Botticelli’s exceptional The Virgin adoring the sleeping Christ child. The Greats is part of Sydney International Art Series which brings the world’s most outstanding exhibitions exclusively to Sydney.

Visitors can purchase an Art Pass for access to both Sydney International Art Series exhibitions The Greats: Masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland and Grayson Perry – My Pretty Little Art Career. Adult tickets are $33 and can be purchased here.

Collette Dinnigan: Unlaced

Powerhouse Museum, until 28 August 2016

Fashion lovers cannot afford to miss Collette Dinnigan: Unlaced, the first exhibition to explore the work of the internationally acclaimed Australian fashion designer. Exclusive to the Powerhouse Museum, this exhibition presents Dinnigan’s signature lace and feminine designs, and showcases the creativity that has made her work popular among style icons such as Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Nicole Kidman and Taylor Swift.

Visit sydney.com/summerarts for more information.

Media contact:

Jessica Parry
Publicist
Destination NSW
Tel.: +61 (0) 2 9931 1135
E: jessica.parry@dnsw.com.au

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Captions:

  1. Diego Velazquez
    An old woman cooking eggs 1618
    oil on canvas
    100 x 119cm
    © Trustees of the National Galleries of Scotland
    This image may only be used in conjunction with editorial coverage of The Greats exhibition, 24 Oct 2015 – 8 Feb 2016, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. This image may not be cropped or overwritten. Prior approval in writing required for use as a cover. Caption details must accompany reproduction of the image. Media contact: Lisa.Catt@ag.nsw.gov.au
  2. Collette Dinnigan: Unlaced. Credit: Jane Ions
  3. Art of the Brick: DC Comics – Batman
  4. Grayson Perry photographed at the Victoria Miro Gallery, London.
    This image is licenced out to Grayson Perry and the Victoria Miro Gallery to be used for press and publicity for Grayson Perry until September 2016.
    Please credit photographer where possible.
  5. Grayson Perry
    The Annunciation of the Virgin Deal
    2012
  6. Trailblazers: Australia’s 50 Greatest Explorers – Tim Jarvis, Shackelton Epic expedition