The city of Brisbane is well know for the value that they put on art there
. There is art in all levels of society from the street vendors to the museums. Because of the native people that live here there is a huge amount of aboriginal art that can be enjoyed here too. There are many small museum like establishments to see visual art here. You will find original art by locals sold in stores and decorating the walls of coffee shops and cafes.
A visit to the Queensland Art Gallery is an incredible way to spend at least one full day. They have an incredible selection of collections to choose from. These collections span many years and a variety of cultures. They not only have their regular in house collection but they also have visiting shows that come and go regularly. This could be anything from some very new installations to a historical show on hats that you can see currently.
The Queensland Art Gallery has a nice sized collection of aboriginal art. This is a collection that is continually growing with ne acquisitions on a regular basis. They place a high value on the preservation of this work because it is one way of recording the history of these native people. Many of them still produce work that is held in high regard.
People that like art usually have favorite eras. If yours is very now, meaning the 20th and 21st centuries then you will hop right over to the Gallery of Modern Art, which was constructed only 150 meters away. This gallery is a major force in the art world because of the collection that they house. This is not something to miss while you are in town.
The gallery does not charge an entrance fee except for special occasions and for certain exhibitions. This makes a visit even nicer. Like much of Brisbane the whole complex is incredibly modern and beautifully designed to become a part of the landscape that it is in. There are a few spots within the Gallery that you can have lunch. Enjoy the view of the Brisbane river at the elegant Foyer Bistro at the gallery of modern Art. Or enjoy a fine fresh breakfast at the Watermall Cafe in the Queensland Gallery Building.