Namatjira at SAM

The extensive Namatjira collection at the new Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) including paintings by Albert Namatjira (1902–1959) himself, but also paintings by his children and grandchildren. Only one painting on this wall is not by a member of the Namatjira family and that is by Rex Batterbee OBE (1893–1973), Albert Namatjira's art teacher (for a short six weeks) and the watercolourist whose teachings gave rise to the Arrernte School of artists.

It was hard to capture the impact of this collection and it is not a great photograph but I am posting it because it was such a wonderful experience.

More about Shepparton Art Museum: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2022/01/07/australian-collectors-strings-attached-gift-36m-museum

More about Albert Namatjira: https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/namatjira-albert-elea-11217

[Antonio-S]

I think it's a great photo, apart from the information in the text. With this, I got to know more about Namatjira.

[Kartia]

It's wonderful to see this extensive collection. I love his work.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh I'd like to see this

[Diana]

How absolutely amazing, what an interesting exhibition.

[Suzanne]

Thankyou so much. Namatjira's story is fascinating.@antonios

[Suzanne]

It is a wonderful collection.@kartia

[Suzanne]

It is really worth seeing!
@koalagardens

[Suzanne]

It is interesting. Come and visit!!
@ludwigsdiana

[Yao RL]

Interesting read about Namatjira, another shot full of information, love it.

[Suzanne]

THankyou! SAM is worth a visit.
@yaorenliu