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Famous Art Exhibitions in Australia

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Which of these art exhibitions was held in the National Gallery of Victoria in 1995?

  1. The Impressionists

  2. The Pre-Raphaelites

  3. The Surrealists

  4. The Abstract Expressionists


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Impressionists exhibition showcased over 100 works by renowned Impressionist artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Degas.

The Sydney Biennale is an international contemporary art exhibition held in Sydney, Australia. When was the inaugural Sydney Biennale held?

  1. 1973

  2. 1975

  3. 1977

  4. 1979


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The inaugural Sydney Biennale was held in 1973 and has since become a significant event in the Australian art calendar.

The Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art is a major contemporary art exhibition held in Adelaide, South Australia. Which artist won the inaugural Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art in 1990?

  1. Bill Henson

  2. Jenny Watson

  3. Ricky Swallow

  4. Tracey Moffatt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bill Henson won the inaugural Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art in 1990 with his series of photographs titled 'Untitled (Nude Youths, Bondi).'

The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra hosted a major exhibition of Chinese art in 2009. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. China: The Three Emperors

  2. China: The Forbidden City

  3. China: The Terracotta Army

  4. China: The Silk Road


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'China: The Three Emperors' showcased over 150 works of art from the Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney hosted a major retrospective of the work of Australian artist Brett Whiteley in 2015. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. Brett Whiteley: Retrospective

  2. Brett Whiteley: The Complete Works

  3. Brett Whiteley: A Life in Art

  4. Brett Whiteley: The Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Brett Whiteley: Retrospective' was the most comprehensive survey of Whiteley's work ever held, featuring over 300 paintings, drawings, and sculptures.

The Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney hosted a major exhibition of the work of Vincent van Gogh in 2017. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

  2. Van Gogh: The Starry Night

  3. Van Gogh: The Complete Works

  4. Van Gogh: A Life in Art


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience' was a multi-sensory experience that allowed visitors to step into the world of Van Gogh's paintings.

The Queensland Art Gallery in Brisbane hosted a major exhibition of the work of Pablo Picasso in 2018. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. Picasso: The Early Years

  2. Picasso: The Blue Period

  3. Picasso: The Cubist Years

  4. Picasso: The Complete Works


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Picasso: The Complete Works' was the largest exhibition of Picasso's work ever held in Australia, featuring over 200 paintings, sculptures, and drawings.

The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne hosted a major exhibition of the work of Frida Kahlo in 2019. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. Frida Kahlo: The Life and Work

  2. Frida Kahlo: The Complete Works

  3. Frida Kahlo: A Life in Art

  4. Frida Kahlo: The Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Frida Kahlo: The Life and Work' was the first major retrospective of Kahlo's work in Australia, featuring over 60 paintings, drawings, and photographs.

The Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth hosted a major exhibition of the work of Yayoi Kusama in 2020. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. Yayoi Kusama: The Infinity Mirrors

  2. Yayoi Kusama: The Complete Works

  3. Yayoi Kusama: A Life in Art

  4. Yayoi Kusama: The Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Yayoi Kusama: The Infinity Mirrors' featured six of Kusama's iconic infinity mirror rooms, as well as a selection of her paintings, sculptures, and installations.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney hosted a major exhibition of the work of Ai Weiwei in 2021. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. Ai Weiwei: The Life and Work

  2. Ai Weiwei: The Complete Works

  3. Ai Weiwei: A Life in Art

  4. Ai Weiwei: The Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Ai Weiwei: The Life and Work' was the first major retrospective of Ai Weiwei's work in Australia, featuring over 100 works of art from across his career.

The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne hosted a major exhibition of the work of Banksy in 2023. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. Banksy: The Life and Work

  2. Banksy: The Complete Works

  3. Banksy: A Life in Art

  4. Banksy: The Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Banksy: The Life and Work' was the first major retrospective of Banksy's work in Australia, featuring over 100 works of art from across his career.

The Sydney Modern building of the Art Gallery of New South Wales opened in 2022. Which major exhibition was held in the Sydney Modern building in its inaugural year?

  1. Yayoi Kusama: The Infinity Mirrors

  2. Ai Weiwei: The Life and Work

  3. Banksy: The Life and Work

  4. The National: New Australian Art


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The exhibition 'The National: New Australian Art' was the inaugural exhibition held in the Sydney Modern building, showcasing the work of over 60 contemporary Australian artists.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney hosted a major exhibition of the work of Marina Abramović in 2024. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. Marina Abramović: The Life and Work

  2. Marina Abramović: The Complete Works

  3. Marina Abramović: A Life in Art

  4. Marina Abramović: The Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Marina Abramović: The Life and Work' was the first major retrospective of Abramović's work in Australia, featuring over 100 works of art from across her career.

The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne hosted a major exhibition of the work of David Hockney in 2025. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. David Hockney: The Life and Work

  2. David Hockney: The Complete Works

  3. David Hockney: A Life in Art

  4. David Hockney: The Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'David Hockney: The Life and Work' was the first major retrospective of Hockney's work in Australia, featuring over 100 works of art from across his career.

The Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth hosted a major exhibition of the work of Jenny Holzer in 2026. What was the title of this exhibition?

  1. Jenny Holzer: The Life and Work

  2. Jenny Holzer: The Complete Works

  3. Jenny Holzer: A Life in Art

  4. Jenny Holzer: The Journey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The exhibition 'Jenny Holzer: The Life and Work' was the first major retrospective of Holzer's work in Australia, featuring over 100 works of art from across her career.

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