Sydney International Art Series
MCA Building from Circular Quay, 2017, photograph: Anna Kucera
Sydney International Art Series
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney - Credit: AGNSW
The Sydney International Art Series brings together three must-see exhibitions featuring the legendary Magritte, the visionary Julie Mehretu, and the groundbreaking Cao Fei, exclusive to Sydney.
With an Art Pass, access these extraordinary shows at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. From iconic masterpieces to cutting-edge contemporary art, the Art Pass is your passport to an unforgettable summer of art in Sydney.
Three major exhibitions, one Art Pass.
The Art Pass is available for visits between 30 November 2024 – 9 February 2025.
Magritte is an in-depth retrospective showcasing over 100 works, many never seen in Australia. The exhibition traces his avant-garde beginnings, contributions to surrealism, provocative 1940s pieces, and renowned later works. Explore iconic paintings, rarely seen creations, and René Magritte’s subversive humour, highlighting his profound influence on contemporary visual culture and independent artistic vision.
Experience the monumental works of New York-based artist Julie Mehretu, one of the most significant painters of her generation. Exclusive to Sydney, this first Asia-Pacific exhibition features new and recent large-scale paintings and works on paper from the mid-1990s to today. Mehretu’s art engages with histories of art, architecture, and urgent contemporary issues.
Cao Fei's largest Australian exhibition brings the energy of the modern metropolis to the Art Gallery of New South Wales, featuring two new commissions. The Beijing-based artist, born in Guangzhou, documents China’s rapid urbanization and digital revolutions. Her acclaimed films, photography, and installations explore the disorienting transformations of the new millennium, blending neon, street dance, and pop culture.
Adult: $83
Concession: $73
Youth: (ages 12–17) $30
Companion Card Free
Tickets are valid for one entry into each exhibition.
Free and discounted tickets are available for children and youth. Children are required to have a ticket, and this is issued online (MCA Australia), or at the exhibition entrance or information desk (Art Gallery of New South Wales and MCA Australia).
Further Art Pass T&Cs, can be found at ticketure.com
The Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia are located close to major train stations and public transport.
Visiting both galleries in one day is easy – take the scenic route with a stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens or travel one stop on the train.
Image credits
René Magritte 'Golconda (Golconde)' 1953, The Menil Collection, Houston © Copyright Agency, Sydney 2024, photo: Paul Hester
Installation view, Julie Mehretu: A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Sydney, 2024, image courtesy Julie Mehretu © Julie Mehretu, photograph: Zan Wimberley
Installation view of the ‘Cao Fei My City is Yours 曹斐 欢迎登陆’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, 30 November 2024 – 13 April 2025, artworks © Cao Fei. Courtesy the artist, Vitamin Creative Space and Sprü
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