The transformation of the Art Gallery of New South Wales – the Sydney Modern Project – is open to the public from 3 December 2022.

This once-in-a-generation project is an important transformation of the flagship public institution into a two-building art museum that almost doubles the space for the display and enjoyment of art, providing more art for more people.

The opening celebrations include a free program of events and cultural experiences to celebrate the new building, designed by award-winning architects SANAA.

A huge range of performances, talks, tours and workshops is set to bring many forms of art to life. Highlights include a concert in the Domain headlined by Grammy-nominated international pop star Ellie Goulding, supported by Australian artists Meg Mac and Electric Fields, a nightly drone show over Woolloomooloo Bay created by Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie, and a series of conversations with artists, creatives and thought leaders held at the Art Gallery.

To find out more, visit the gallery’s page here.

To read more about the project, find our interview with AGNSW’s deputy director Maud Page here.