A range of captivating video works of art will go on display at Logan Art Gallery for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

The eight works span from the late 1960s to the 2010s and demonstrate the creativity of acclaimed Australian and international artists.

The selected artworks include:

  • Tracey Moffatt, Gary Hillberg, REVOLUTION, 2008.
  • Ellen Jose, Meriam Mer people; Marshall White, In the balance, 1993.
  • Bruce Nauman, Manipulating a fluorescent tube, 1969.
  • Richard Serra, Television delivers people, 1973.
  • William Wegman, Selected works: reel 6, 1975.
  • Sophie Calle, Gregory Shephard, Double blind, 1992.
  • Bill Viola, Passage into night, 2005.
  • William Kentridge, Other Faces, 2010-2011.

The works will be presented as part of the extended exhibition Beyond Frames: Video Art from the National Gallery of Australia and be featured in Logan Gallery’s dedicated screening room from 4 September. 

Quotes attributable to the Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke:

“At any point 98 per cent of our national collection is held in storage, and I’m sure many Australians would be fascinated to know this includes world-renowned video art.

“The collection belongs to the whole nation and should be shared.”

Quotes attributable to Treasurer, Jim Chalmers:

"We're bringing some of the best art Australia has to offer here to Logan City.

"This is a great opportunity for our community to experience some incredible exhibits without leaving Logan.

"Regardless of where you live around the country, we think you deserve to be able to enjoy art at its finest.

"That's what this program is all about, making art available and accessible right around the country, in neighbourhoods and communities like ours.”

Quotes attributable to the National Gallery of Australia, Dr Nick Mitzevich:

“The national collection represents the diversity of artforms seen in contemporary creative practice, including a significant collection of video art.

“The National Gallery is excited to partner with Logan Art Gallery to share several video-based works of art by First Nations and international artists with the Logan community, thanks to the Sharing the National Collection program.’ 

Quotes attributable to Logan Mayor, Jon Raven:

“It’s great to have this collection from the National Gallery of Australia in Logan” 

“I encourage the community to come check it out as part of Logan Art Gallery’s 30th anniversary celebrations.”

Sharing the National Collection is part of Revive, Australia’s National Cultural Policy. 

The program has provided $11.8 million over four years to fund the costs of transporting, installing and insuring works in the national art collection so that they can be seen right across the country. 

Suburban, regional and remote galleries can register their interest in the loan program here.

Images and their correct attributions can be found here.