The National: three galleries and 48 artists adds up to mostly lacklustre affair

One wonders if The National: New Australian Art is intended as a subtle riposte to the National Gallery of Victoria’s Melbourne Now…

“No navel gazing here in Sydney – we’re bringing you art from all over the…

• John McDonald
• The Sydney Morning Herald

The NGV’s bright idea may have been predicated on Melburnian self-esteem but final attendances topped…

I’ll be surprised if The National does anywhere near as well, even though it’s…

• The National: three…