Artbank Inaugural Exhibition: Loose Canon

Overview

With a towering collection of contemporary art, Artbank is the leader in art leasing in Australia. Established by the government in 1980, it serves a broad range of domestic and corporate clients, spending up to $1 million per year on new and diverse acquisitions.

Now Artbank are moving out of their Rosebery headquarters and into the thick of things. The new purpose-designed space is adjacent to the Danks Street Gallery Precinct in Waterloo. And the inaugural exhibition, Loose Canon, is the perfect opportunity to get a glimpse into a frequently off-limits collection. Opening on Saturday, August 23, this show will present an updated and alternative version of Australia’s cream of the crop. Featured artists include Billy Kenda Tjampitjinpa, Vivienne Binns, Peter Maloney, Todd McMillan, Katthy Cavaliere, and many more.

You’ll definitely want to stick around on Saturday for Artbank Social Club. This extended opening ceremony will be packed with performance artists, DJs, food and drinks. The Loose Canon exhibition continues until November, when all featured works are available for lease.

Image: The Rights and Wrongs of Women by Katherine Hattam.