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White Rabbit Gallery 2023

Open until 14 May 2023, “Shuo Shu”, at the White Rabbit Gallery in Chippindale, Sydney shows the progression of story telling in China. Using various mediums from traditional paintings and sculptures to video displays it takes you on a journey from 4000 years ago to the present.

Opened in 2009, The White Rabbit Gallery showcases one of the world’s most significant collections of Chinese contemporary art.

Dedicated to works made in the 21st century, the White Rabbit Collection is owned by Judith Neilson, who to established it after her first trips to Beijing in the late 1990s. The Collection now includes almost 3000 works by almost 750 artists and continues to expand.

Refitted as an exhibition space by architect William Smart, the gallery building was once a Rolls-Royce service depot. Since the Gallery can house only a fraction of the collection at any one time, there are two new exhibitions a year, each involving a full rehang. For this reason, the Gallery closes during installations, usually in February and August.

The ground floor also has a Tea House serving snacks and drinks, which is a great place to relax while visiting.

Opening times are Wednesday to Sunday !0:00AM to 5:00PM. Entry is free.

Uncle by Wu Junyong The White Rabbit Gallery — Uncle by Wu Junwong

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White Rabbit Gallery is a great little gallery in the heart of Sydney. Specialising in contemporary Chinese art its three floors are full of amazing works from paintings and sculptures to surrealist works. Entrance is free and with a cafe on site, specialising in Chinese teas and dumplings, there are refreshments available once you finish your tour.

Suspended from the atrium roof is the most stunning work, consisting of life-size people with dragonfly heads and wings. This amazing sight greets you on entering. A great view of this artwork is available from the ramp up to the second level, which is a great perspective.

Access to the second floor is via a ramp which passes close to the dragonfly men. Alternately you can use an elevator which also goes to all floors (it is the only access to floor 3), but we enjoyed the view of the art work while walking up the ramp..

During our visit there was a great variety of paintings on display on the first two floors and floor three was filled with a single, large sculpture.

There are also small rooms on the first two floors where audio visual displays are running.