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Nicholas Folland Anchor (1-5) 2008 chandelier, ceiling rose, light fitting, wood, steel dimensions variable, set of 5 Museum of Contemporary Art, purchased with funds provided by the Coe and Mordant families, 2008 Image courtesy the artist and Greenaway Art Gallery, Adelaide © the artist
Ben Armstrong Old Friends 2004 blown-glass, pigment, plaster and wax 104 x 36 x 17 cm Museum of Contemporary Art, purchased with funds provided by the Coe and Mordant families, Ken and Lisa Fehily, Julian and Stephanie Grosse, Lisa Paulsen and Peter Fay, 2009 Image courtesy the artist and Tolarno Galleries, Melbourne © the artist
David Lawry and Jaki Middleton You’re not thinking fourth dimensionally 2009 felt, timber, model train, polyurethane foam, wire, glass, cardboard, LEDs, gatorboard, electronics Museum of Contemporary Art, purchased with funds provided by the Coe and Mordant families, 2009
Aleks Danko Chatter 2008-09 engraved gravoply, stainless steel screws, (signed, dated and editioned on reverse), an edition of 10, 21 x 40 cm Museum of Contemporary Art, purchased with funds provided by the Coe and Mordant families, 2009 Image courtesy the artist and Sutton Gallery, Melbourne © the artist
Moya McKenna Dialogue and the wall 2009 oil on linen 122 x 96.5 cm Museum of Contemporary Art, purchased with assistance of Dr Edward and Mrs Cynthia Jackson, 2009 Image courtesy the artist and Neon Parc, Melbourne © the artist
Gemma Smith Adaptable (dark peach/red oxide) 2008 synthetic polymer paint on aircraft plywood, polyester 65 x 50 cm (dimensions variable) Museum of Contemporary Art, purchased with assistance of Dr Edward and Mrs Cynthia Jackson, 2009 Image courtesy the artist and Sarah Cottier Gallery, Sydney © the artist
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MCA Collection: New Acquisitions



28 July 2009 - 31 January 2010

Every year MCA curators seek out works by Australian contemporary artists to acquire for the museum’s permanent collection. In this way, the MCA plays a vital role in supporting Australian artists. A key strand of MCA collecting is to support artists early in their careers and ensure their work is accessible for future generations.

New Acquisitions 2009 presents the selections of the MCA curatorial team which have been acquired over the past twelve months. It includes benjamin Armstrong’s surreal glass and wax sculptures, satirical multiples by Aleks Danko, and a sculptural diorama by Danie Mellor.

Building on the MCA’s existing collection of light works are Newell Harry’s assemblage featuring paper, votive objects and fairy lights, and Nicholas Folland’s uncanny installation of five ornate glass chandeliers, which lie flickering and upturned on the gallery floor.

New Acquisitions 2009 includes Benjamin Armstrong, Aleks Danko, Nicholas Folland, Christopher Hanrahan, Newell Harry, David Lawrey & Jaki Middleton, Moya McKenna, Danie Mellor, Nigel Milsom, Gemma Smith and Grant Stevens.




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