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Read • Daphne Mayo’s Queensland legacy
One of Queensland’s most significant artists, Daphne Mayo (1 October 1895 –1982) was also a leading Australian sculptor of the mid twentieth century, creating … -
Read • Go back in time when bridges were under construction
Roland Wakelin's (17 April 1887–1971) subject choice The Bridge under construction 1928 (illustrated) is an indication of the raging interest in the construction … -
Read • 2025 program announced
QAGOMA's 2025 program includes Kamilaroi/Bigambul artist Archie Moore’s award-winning Venice Biennale project kith and kin — the first work by an Australian … -
Read • Brisbane & the beach
Palms, Anzac Square is a work depicting Brisbane’s Anzac Square looking towards the War Memorial by Betty Quelhurst (17 September 1919-2008). We profile … -
Read • Go back in time when Brisbane was a growing city
Brisbane townscape 1928 (illustrated) by William Bustard (1894-1973) depicts a growing city in a construction boom establishing itself as a state capital. We look … -
Read • Go back in time before Brisbane’s Grey Street Bridge
Brisbane is known as the ‘River City’ and a great way to get around is to jump aboard one of the river cruises or CityCat … -
Read • Kenneth Macqueen: A fresh approach to Australian landscape
Exceptional works in both style and subject, a generous gift of five paintings by Kenneth Macqueen (1897-1960) from the artist’s son and daughter …