Mordant Family gifts 25 works to Newcastle Art Gallery

Newcastle Art Gallery has received an extraordinary donation of 25 works from the private collection of renowned philanthropists Simon Mordant AO and Catriona Mordant AM. This incredible gift marks the largest single contribution the Mordants have made to one institution and signifies a pivotal moment in the gallery’s history as it prepares to unveil its much-anticipated expansion. Set to open its reimagined space on 26 September 2025 during the New Annual Festival, Newcastle Art Gallery stands at the forefront of a new era, doubling its exhibition space to showcase its world-class collection alongside ambitious temporary exhibitions. The donation from the Mordants is a testament to the gallery’s cultural significance and evolving vision. A Gift That Transforms Lauretta Morton OAM, Director of Newcastle Art Gallery, expressed her gratitude and excitement for the gesture.“Having known Simon for several years, I have always admired his and Catriona’s incredible support for artists and the broader arts sector globally. This gift represents the vision for our reimagined gallery—to be locally grounded, nationally engaged and globally minded. Such is the significance of this collection that we will honour it with a special exhibition in 2026 to share these remarkable works with our community.” Simon Mordant AO echoed these sentiments, highlighting the universal power of art to connect communities.“Catriona and I believe that art should be seen and enjoyed by the widest possible audience,” Mordant shared. “When deciding which institutions could best house part of our collection built over 40 years, Newcastle stood out for its dynamic leadership and commitment to the… Read More