Collecting for the Nation

The Australiana Fund

Jennifer Sanders

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New South Books
01 August 2017

Exhibition catalogues & specific collections; Australasian & Pacific history; Social & cultural history; Arts & Architecture - Australian

From ceramic cockatoos and hand-painted china to splendid silverware and historic paintings, Collecting for the Nation illustrates a broad sweep of Australian history and culture through the stories of the artworks in The Australiana Fund's unique collection.

Written by Australia's most respected authors on architecture, art, and decorative arts and design, Collecting for the Nation opens the doors of Australia's four state houses - the vice-regal residences of Government House and Admiralty House and, the prime ministerial residences of The Lodge and Kirribilli House. The Australiana Fund's collection is a 'working collection' selected to be both beautiful and useful - and all objects highlight an aspect of Australia's cultural heritage, and bring to life the intertwined stories of the houses and the people who lived in them.

Read the review by John Wade in the recent edition of the Australiana magazine

Edited by: Jennifer Sanders
Imprint: New South Books
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 270mm, Width: 200mm,
ISBN: 9781742235608
ISBN 10: 1742235603
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 01 August 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Collecting for the Nation: The Australiana Fund

... this wonderful collection is itself a work of history which shows great sensitivity to the simple truth that our `things' really do matter. - Dr Mathew Trinca, Director, National Museum of Australia Collecting for the Nation is a visual feast and a fascinating story about Australia's four national homes. - Anne-Marie Schwirtlich AM, Director General, National Library of Australia