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We invite you to support the acquisition of Agnes Goodsir’s The blue hat (Le chapeau bleu) c1920 for the Art Gallery's collection.
Agnes Goodsir was a queer icon and artistic pioneer whose work featured prominently in our recent popular exhibition, Dangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940
Goodsir transformed her intimate domestic world into a powerful stage for modern female independence and queer visibility. Her signature style is beautifully immortalised in the masterpiece The blue hat, capturing Rachel ‘Cherry’ Dunn, her partner and muse, as a liberated woman confidently redefining the societal rules of her era.
Bringing this artwork into the Art Gallery ensures a crucial chapter of Australian history is preserved for future generations.
Agnes Goodsir The blue hat (Le chapeau bleu) c1920
© Antoni Miralda
Every dollar counts and all donations of $2 or more are fully tax-deductible.
When you make a tax-deductible donation of $200 or more your generous support will be acknowledged through our Collection Circle program. As a member of the Collection Circle you can take part in special events, such as artwork unveilings and curated tours.
Agnes Goodsir The blue hat (Le chapeau bleu) c1920
© Antoni Miralda
Katjarra Butler Papuun 2022
© Katjarra Butler/Copyright Agency
Brett Whiteley Woman in bath 1963, re–worked 1964
© Wendy Whiteley/Copyright Agency
Harold Frederick Weaver Hawkins Self portrait 1941
© Estate of HF Weaver Hawkins
Guido Maestri The rain song 2020
© Guido Maestri
Tempe Manning Self-portrait 1939
© Estate of Tempe Manning
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Installation view of Agnes Goodsir The blue hat (Le chapeau bleu) c1920, photo: Faye Chen
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