Work to transform the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) rooftop is complete, with the 500-capacity, multi-purpose arts space and bar now Perth’s biggest rooftop venue.
Minister for Culture and the Arts, David Templeman said the refurbished space offered stunning 360-degree views from the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre to the Perth skyline, Northbridge, Matagarup Bridge and the Perth Hills.
“The rooftop includes a bar, entertainment facilities, gallery space and an open air rooftop sculpture walk featuring works from the State Art Collection,” Mr Templeman said.
“The venue’s centrepiece is the 34-metre long, five-metre high, light-based artwork, Targets, by Minang/Wardandi/Bibbulmun artist Christopher Pease, which wraps the rooftop exterior,” he said.
“It is the largest artwork the AGWA has ever commissioned.”
Mr Templeman said it was important to have a strong and sustainable precinct to create opportunities for cultural institutions and amazing local artists.
“Christopher Pease’s unbelievable work is a stunning contemporary image of the city and State,” he said.
“I encourage you to visit the AGWA rooftop soon and drink in this fabulous new view of culture.”
The Minister said as part of the redevelopment, the AGWA conservation laboratories were moved and upgraded to enable a new roof-level internal gallery, with the ground floor revitalised with a new mural and entry space.
