Penny Byrne. Maddestmaximus. 2009. 1

Iconic Loved Unexpected

27 Feb 2026 – 17 May 2026
Experience Newcastle Art Gallery’s icons, loved favourites, and unexpected gems in our inaugural exhibition, Iconic Loved Unexpected. Featuring two works by Penny Byrne from the new Castle Art Gallery Collection

Experience Newcastle Art Gallery’s icons, loved favourites, and unexpected gems in our inaugural exhibition, Iconic Loved Unexpected.

Across every space in the expanded Gallery, we celebrate our nationally renowned collection with a curated selection from more than 7,000 works of art by local, national and global artists. This multi-faceted display foregrounds First Nations art and traces the development of Australian art over more than 200 years, as well as showcasing vibrant works by contemporary artists from across the globe.

Penny Byrne. Maddestmaximus. 2009. 1
Maddestmaximus (2009)
Vintage porcelain figurine feeding some geese, vintage Action Man motorcycle helmet, retouching medium, black powder pigment,
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War on Terror Waltz (series) (2009)