ACTease September 2012

There’s a cool calmness unique to art galleries. Whilst the minimalistic style of many galleries encourages quiet contemplation, galleries inherently become places where we feel compelled to whisper, even if there’s no one else around, so as not to disturb the revered tranquillity. There’s no better example of such a space than the National Gallery of Australia (NGA). With such a big title to live up to, it’s no wonder there was a competitive selection process for the design of our Nation’s gallery. Read more…