Step into a world where the landscape becomes legend in A Bigger View, a captivating exhibition that brings together grand-scale masterpieces from the National Gallery of Australia and the local collection at HOTA. Presented as part of the Australian Government’s Sharing the National Collection initiative, this extraordinary showcase invites art lovers and curious minds alike to experience the power of landscape through the eyes of some of the most celebrated artists from Australia and around the globe.
This immersive exhibition transcends borders and eras, featuring works that are epic not only in scale but in vision. Visitors will be drawn into the abstract beauty of the sea and sky through two breathtaking pieces by Henri Matisse, one of the twentieth century’s most influential European modernists. These rare works are shown alongside a monumental painting by senior Australian artist Imants Tillers—an evocative reinterpretation of Eugene Von Guérard’s iconic 1863 vista, North-east view from the northern top of Mount Kosciusko. For the first time ever, these visions of the sublime are brought together in one space, offering a profound conversation across time and place.
The exhibition continues to unfold with commanding works from HOTA’s own collection, including Uluru by Pintupi artist Long Tom Tjapanangka, which delivers a deeply rooted First Nations perspective on the spiritual and physical majesty of Australia’s most iconic natural landmark. Visitors will also be enchanted by a luminous hinterland scene from renowned Queensland artist William Robinson, whose richly detailed landscapes invite a quiet, contemplative pause amid the grandeur.
A Bigger View is more than an art exhibition—it’s an invitation to see the world anew. Whether you’re drawn to bold brushstrokes, cultural storytelling, or sweeping vistas that stir the imagination, this is your chance to stand before artworks that expand not only your visual horizons but your emotional and cultural perspective. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness these epic works in one unforgettable, once-in-a-generation presentation.
