Philip Bacon Galleries in Brisbane, Stanley, Australia | Art Gallery

Philip Bacon Galleries in Brisbane, Australia,  was established in 1974 with the encouragement of artists such as Lawrence Daws, Margaret Olley, Charles Blackman and Robert Dickerson.   Back then, what was once a tile warehouse had been modestly prepared to suit its new function as the city’s latest gallery space.  Philip Bacon Galleries soon established itself as Brisbane’s leading commercial gallery and attracted critical attention and clients and artists from around the nation.
Over subsequent years only slight alterations were ever made to the building and in mid 2001 plans were drawn up by award winning architects Cox Rayner and the gallery was given a major overhaul and renovation. The makeover transformed the site into an environment of light and space, making use of both the existing gallery and the adjoining 19th century terrace houses, the main concern being that the surround did not detract from, nor impose upon, the art being exhibited.
Over twelve exhibitions are shown at Philip Bacon Galleries per year; both in Brisbane and in London, in conjunction with Nevill Keating Pictures of St James Street.
Philip Bacon Galleries,has also curated major exhibitions on senior Australian artists including Ian Fairweather, Isaac Walter Jenner, Donald Friend, Rupert Bunny and Fred Williams.
Philip Bacon Galleries plays an educational and commercial role in the thriving Brisbane art scene. The depth of our stockroom collection, historical and contemporary exhibitions shown monthly and long-term relationship with major Australian and emerging artists has established the gallery as the largest and most prestigious in Brisbane.   Philip Bacon Galleries has evolved to become a major public art space.