Velasquez Gallery, Art museum in Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia
The Velasquez Gallery occupied the basement of Tye's Furniture Building, displaying modern Australian art, sculptures, prints, and indigenous artwork throughout its halls.
Opening its doors on June 4, 1940, during World War II, the gallery initiated its exhibition program with works by Australian Tonalism artist Max Meldrum.
In 1948, the gallery presented twenty-seven paintings from Sidney Nolan's Kelly series, marking a shift toward modern Australian art representation.
The gallery operated under the management of painter Stephanie Taylor and director George Page-Cooper until its closure in early 1955.
The gallery's artificial lighting system received recognition from The Age newspaper for creating optimal display conditions for artwork viewing.
Location: Victoria
Inception: 1940
Official opening: June 4, 1940
Address: rear of Tye's Furniture Building, 100 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
GPS coordinates: -37.81218,144.97021
Latest update: May 17, 2025 05:14
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