Collecting is a vital part of the MCA’s support for Australian artists, as crucial as exhibiting in terms of promoting the importance of Australian art for future generations. The MCA is the only museum in Australia dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. It holds a significant collection of over 5,000 Australian and international art brought together since the late 1960s. This collection forms one of the core functions of the Museum’s activities, playing a major role in the MCA’s innovative exhibitions, touring projects, education and outreach programs, and high-quality publications. Following on from the acclaimed 2005 exhibition MCA Collection: New Acquisitions in Context, this exhibition will showcase the MCA’s recent acquisitions.
