Sights Unseen: Recent Acquisitions from the Moreland Art Collection

An exhibition of artworks held by the municipality not previously exhibited at the gallery.

In recent years the Moreland Art Collection has experienced significant gains through purchases, commissions and a marked increase in the receipt of philanthropic donations.

Sights Unseen: Recent Acquisitions from the Moreland Art Collection draws together artworks held by the municipality not previously exhibited at the Counihan Gallery In Brunswick.

Comprising photography, painting, drawing, prints, collage, artists books and mixed media the artworks reflect a diverse range of contemporary practice as well as some fascinating historical offerings - a trove of cultural heritage for the City of Moreland.

Charles Blackman
Trevor ‘Turbo’ Brown
Noel Counihan
Julian Di Martino
Gabrielle de Vietri
Rennie Ellis
Helga Groves
Gracia Haby & Louise Jennison
Joy Hester
Deanna Hitti
Janelle Low
Kirsten Lyttle
Jordan Marani
Jill Orr
Louise Paramour
Wolfgang Sievers
Shaun Tan
Stephanie Valentin
Stephen Wickham
James Wigley

Image: Jordan Marani. Rent, 2006. Acrylic and varnish on plywood. 90 x 110 cm. Moreland City Council Art Collection. Image courtesy of the artist