Document 33
From:
Ryan Stokes
To:
Nick Mitzevich
Cc:
s 47F
Subject:
Re: Vincent Namatjira exhibition - National Gallery of Australia
Date:
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 1:15:16 PM
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Nick - we need to let her people know about it. I’ll try to find out who is best. 
From: Nick Mitzevich <xxxx.xxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 12:53:49 PM
To: Ryan Stokes s 47F
Cc: s 47F
Subject: Vincent Namatjira exhibition - National Gallery of Australia
Dear Ryan,
Today we have received media questions from the Sydney Morning Herald and the AFR
(with a new FOI request from the AFR).  And I have received a call from Minister
Burke’s office as they are fielding media questions.
The Gallery has issued the following statement:
“The National Gallery welcomes the public having a dialogue on our collection and
displays. Since 1973, when the National Gallery acquired Jackson Pollocks’ Blue poles,
there has been a dynamic discussion on the artistic merits of works in the national
collection, and/or on display at the Gallery.  We present works of art to the Australian
public to inspire people to explore, experience and learn about art. “
I will keep you updated on any further developments.
Kind regards,
Nick
DR NICK MITZEVICH
Director
National Gallery of Australia
P +61 2 6240 6590
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GPO Box 1150, Kamberri/Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

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The National Gallery acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the Traditional Custodians of the
Kamberri/Canberra region, and recognises their continuous connection to culture, and Country.
 
 
 
 

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