Newcastle Art Gallery in Australia has unveiled the first three exhibitions from its 2026 program, marking the first changeover since its major expansion reopened in February. The shows include "Multiverse," a survey of Torres Strait Islander artist Brian Robinson featuring over 30 new and rarely seen works, including his first immersive installation; a debut solo exhibition by Newcastle-based artist Tiyan Baker; and "The Mordant Family Gift," presenting 25 works donated by philanthropists Simon Mordant AO and Catriona Mordant AM from artists including Ian Abdulla, María Fernanda Cardoso, and Rafael Lozano-Hemmer.
The expansion positions Newcastle Art Gallery as the largest public gallery in New South Wales outside Sydney, enabling it to host exhibitions of unprecedented scale and number. The gallery has already attracted over 80,000 visitors, surpassing its previous annual record, and the 2026 program demonstrates its growing role in showcasing both local and internationally renowned artists, while highlighting the significance of philanthropic support for regional institutions.