The Newcastle Chest 2010

A contemporary work of art created for the exhibition CURIOUS COLONY A twenty first century Wunderkammer, The Newcastle Chest 2010 has been inspired by the Macquarie Collectors’ Chest and has been commissioned by Newcastle Art Gallery, with the support of private benefactors. Made by cabinetmaker Scott Mitchell from the same native timber species found in the Macquarie chest and crafted to the same dimensions, this contemporary Wunderkammer conceals and reveals the work of five of Australia’s leading artists - Lionel Bawden, Maria Fernanda Cardoso, Esme Timbery, Louise Weaver and Philip Wolfhagen.

Visit and explore the Macquarie Collectors’ Chest at the New South Wales State Library website.

Download The Newcastle Chest 2010 education resource for Years 5- 10.

CURIOUS COLONY A twenty first century Wunderkammer is on display in the Gallery 10 July - 29 August 2010.

<sup>The Newcastle Chest 2010
Cabinetmaker: Scott Mitchell
Artists: Lionel Bawden, Maria Fernanda Cardoso,
Esme Timbery, Louise Weaver and Philip Wolfhagen

Commissioned by Newcastle Art Gallery
Purchased with the assistance of
James and Judy Hart, Robert and Lindy Henderson,
Valerie Ryan, Newcastle Art Gallery Society and
Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation 2010
Newcastle Art Gallery collection</sup>