Commercial galleries
It's no secret Melbourne loves its art. From big-name galleries down to the smallest cooperatives, check out the work of some of the country's most famous artists and discover the talents of young upstarts.
Flinders Lane
Find a work to take home in the city's key commercial gallery precinct, housing a large concentration of commercial galleries. Walk along this famous lane and see exhibitions of indigenous art from around Australia, and visit the studios of Melbourne's most exciting contemporary artists.
The independent way
Head upstairs, down laneways and in basements across the city to see the work of the next generation of Melbourne's creative elite. These artist-run collectives proudly make space and give voice to the city's newest painters, sculptors, video artists and photographers.
Off centre
Head further afield and discover renowned galleries in Armadale, Port Melbourne and Fitzroy.
Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi represents contemporary indigenous artists with exhibitions ranging from painting to installation pieces and highlighting less-recognised talent, as well as prominent artists.
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Explore a range of contemporary Australian craft and design at Craft Victoria's gallery space and shop.
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An artist-run initiative, West Space gives exhibitors maximum flexibility and autonomy, attracting many young and emerging artists.
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Until the middle of the 20th century, the building at 45 Flinders Lane housed the industrial equipment and cloth bales of the rag trade. In the early...
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Spanning disciplines including sound, performance art and lens-based work, Kings ARI is a not-for-profit artist-run initiative which seeks to promote the best in contemporary arts practice.
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Take a few hours to visit the beach-side (and city-side) suburb of Port Melbourne. As well as fresh sea air and ocean and city views, you can spend...
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Some artists feel compelled to create gigantic pieces best viewed from the moon. But bigger isn’t necessarily better – just ask the folks behind Mailbox 141.
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