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11 May 2022
Great art space on multiple levels. Plenty of friendly, helpful staff. Didn't try the cafe this time but looks interesting. Close to Green Square, Spice Alley precinct. Recommended.
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18 March 2022
It's a place where you can realize how many great artists there are in China.
An art museum that entertains the eyes and ears with unique works every season.
It's not as big as I thought, but it's a variety of art exhibitions in each section that are organized in a variety of ways.
Personally, I really like and cherish this place.response / report this review -
13 February 2022
Super cute free gallery! It has three levels (elevator) and is easy to enter and exit. The art work is super unique and has the conceptual context. When I went, they had a game and you got to play it! Definitely worth visiting if you're around the area. Why not?
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12 February 2022
Always surprising and imaginative, the new exhibition 'Big in China' expands what you think art can be. At times it places you in the uncanny valley or in a tranquil state of reflection. Some pieces leave you silently contemplating the time and artistry involved. This gallery curates its pieces elegantly and, much like its serves of egg and chive dumplings, you are left feeling sated but looking forward for more.
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30 August 2020
A lot of security at the moment with Covid
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15 October 2017
Be aware of over zealous hall monitors.
Was looking at the "Cathedral made of bondage material" piece, and because it's an intricate work and there's no guard line, I tried to get a closer look at the individual pieces. I was clearly 30cm minimum away from the artwork still and I'm clearly not touching the artwork, and I got called out by the hall monitor to not stand too close to the piece. Despite that I wasn't the only one standing at that distance.
I asked her how far I should be standing since there's no clear guideline and no one is touching the artwork, then I got cornered and told off by her and her colleague on why from their perspective I could be touching things.
One, if you are so paranoid about it, please put a guard line around the artwork, that would be a better communication to the spectators than ganging up on someone.
Second, I do feel very unjustly persecuted by being accused of doing something that I haven't done and would never do. Would you be comfortable if someone accuse you of touching things as soon as you step into a shop? Especially since many others were standing as close?
I've loved this gallery for a long time and have been a patron here for many years, this is the first time I feel uncomfortable in there and hence didn't finish the exhibition. I would definitely tell people about this.response / report this review -
13 October 2017
Great gallery. Has beautiful collection of artworks. Friendly staff. Free entrance. :)
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12 October 2017
My favourite gallery in Sydney. Really interesting and thought provoking exhibits that rotate fairly often. It's a nice place to spend an hour or so on a weekend. Free entry is a bonus!
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12 September 2017
Free art gallery in the heart of Chippendale. Frequently changing installations and themes, great for couples and families. Small gift shop downstairs sells nice crafty items.
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30 August 2017
A fantastic contemporary art gallery with engaging artwork and a great tea room with gluten free dumplings. My favourite gallery on this Sydney holiday!
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10 May 2017
I adore this gallery! Most of the art works have a brilliant combination of being visually stunning and clever conceptually. Skillful art with thoughtfulness. Majority of the with is highly political. I would absolutely recommend this gallery.
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03 May 2017
The Dark Matters will be my favourite 2017 exhibition. Fantastic gallery that is an entire private collection of one woman. Amazing!
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19 April 2017
One of my favourite galleries. Showcases contemporary Chinese art from a private collection with new installations twice a year. It also has a great dumpling restaurant inside.
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05 March 2017
Great gallery to visit in Chippendale, with contemporary Chinese art. Nice and cosy tea house. Be mindful not to carry umbrellas in, as sometimes you could be rudely reminded by staff members even when there is no sign whatsoever about this.
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11 December 2016
Definitely one of my favourite hidden gems in Sydney. A brilliant free gallery of some contemporary Chinese arts private collections. I kept going back because every few months they close down the gallery for a month to put in new instalments! Also the teas in the little cafe inside the gallery has a good selection of tea and is reasonably priced!
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