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Two of QUT’s own art spaces – the QUT Art Museum and the William Robinson Gallery – join the long list of galleries and exhibits from across the world who showcase their spaces digitally. While the concept of 360-degree photography and exploring virtual spaces has been around for a while, it is only recently that this concept has been appreciated more broadly as people choose to stay home as part of the COVID-19 restrictions.
William Robinson Gallery
Nestled in the beautiful setting of Old Government House on QUT's Gardens Point campus, the William Robinson Gallery honours the life and work of this distinguished contemporary Australian artist and QUT alumnus. The Gallery presents annual exhibitions, produces publications and films, offers group tours and workshops, and conducts research on the artist’s practice.
Born in Brisbane in 1936, William Robinson is a celebrated contemporary artist, best known for his landscapes and portraits. After graduating from one of QUT’s predecessor institutions in 1962, he began a long and distinguished career teaching art at several of QUT’s predecessor institutions. His extensive links with QUT as a student and senior arts educator were augmented by the award of an honorary doctorate from the University in 1998. In 2007 the artist was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for his outstanding achievement and service to the arts. His work is represented in all major Australia public art museums as well as in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), Vatican Museums (Vatican City), and the British Museum (London).
Virtually explore the William Robinson Gallery
QUT Art Museum
QUT Art Museum is the sister gallery and is also situated on our Gardens Point campus, based in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD. The university’s museum offers a diverse suite of in-house curated exhibitions drawn from the QUT Art Collection as well as commissioned art projects, and touring exhibitions.
Established in 1945, the QUT Art Collection precedes the Art Museum by 55 years. The Collection has a unique and colourful history which has shaped our values and philosophy to the current day. The Collection was founded on the desire to foster the visual arts within the community – both as a teaching resource and part of the institution's civic responsibilities. The Collection expounds an adventurous commitment to contemporary art with many works dating from the 1960s onwards. Comprising more than 3000 objects, the Collection today includes paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and works on paper, chiefly by Australian artists, but a small group of international works, mostly prints, augments the holdings.