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In the footsteps of Martin Sharp

In the company of Joyce Morgan, biographer of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed pop artist, discover the pivotal role Martin Sharp played in the artistic explosion of Sydney in the 1970s.

Uncover Sharp’s enduring legacy with a private viewing of his works in the Prints and Drawings Room at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Then, visit the little-known Children’s Chapel at St James’ Church to understand Sharp’s intriguing relationship with faith and explore how his art of psychedelic colours was inspired by the vibrancy of the harbourside city with a private visit to his former home in Bellevue Hill, Wirian.

End in Potts Point to understand the history of the Yellow House, in which Martin Sharp created a bohemian mecca for artists inspired by his spirit of collaboration, before enjoying dinner in a restaurant in the suburb’s leafy streets.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

At a Glance

  • Take an exclusive private tour of Martin Sharp’s art-filled mansion Wirian, his home and studio for more than 30 years, and learn about the Yellow House
  • Enjoy a private viewing of a collection of Martin Sharp’s drawings and prints at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
  • Take home a signed copy of Martin Sharp’s biography by Joyce Morgan, Martin Sharp: His Life and Times

Tour Leader

Joyce Morgan

Destination

Wirian and the Yellow House

Dates

Tuesday, 20 April 2021 (day tour)

Fitness Level

Moderate

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At a Glance

  • Take an exclusive private tour of Martin Sharp’s art-filled mansion Wirian, his home and studio for more than 30 years, and learn about the Yellow House
  • Enjoy a private viewing of a collection of Martin Sharp’s drawings and prints at the Art Gallery of New South Wales
  • Take home a signed copy of Martin Sharp’s biography by Joyce Morgan, Martin Sharp: His Life and Times
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  • Pricing
Per person

AUD 425

Tour price includes

  • Guiding and expertise of your tour leader, Joyce Morgan, biographer of Martin Sharp
  • Private access of Wirian exclusively granted by the Sharp estate
  • A copy of Joyce Morgan’s book, Martin Sharp: His Life and Times
  • Dinner including drinks

Tour code

AG2171

Fitness level

Moderate

Tour starts

2:00pm
Art Gallery of New South Wales,
Art Gallery Road, Sydney

Tour ends

Approx. 7:30pm
Potts Point

Fitness Level

Moderate

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Martin Sharp © William Yang

Martin Sharp’s home/studio Wirian © Roslyn Sharp

The Yellow House, Macleay Street, Potts Point © Governor Macquarie/flickrCC

Martin Sharp and Tour Leader Joyce Morgan. Photo Courtesy Joyce Morgan

In the footsteps of Martin Sharp

In the company of Joyce Morgan, biographer of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed pop artist, discover the pivotal role Martin Sharp played in the artistic explosion of Sydney in the 1970s.

Uncover Sharp’s enduring legacy with a private viewing of his works in the Prints and Drawings Room at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Then, visit the little-known Children’s Chapel at St James’ Church to understand Sharp’s intriguing relationship with faith and explore how his art of psychedelic colours was inspired by the vibrancy of the harbourside city with a private visit to his former home in Bellevue Hill, Wirian.

End in Potts Point to understand the history of the Yellow House, in which Martin Sharp created a bohemian mecca for artists inspired by his spirit of collaboration, before enjoying dinner in a restaurant in the suburb’s leafy streets.

 

This tour is part of the World Art Tours program organised by the Art Gallery Society of NSW in partnership with Renaissance Tours.

  • Pricing
Per person

AUD 425

Tour price includes

  • Guiding and expertise of your tour leader, Joyce Morgan, biographer of Martin Sharp
  • Private access of Wirian exclusively granted by the Sharp estate
  • A copy of Joyce Morgan’s book, Martin Sharp: His Life and Times
  • Dinner including drinks

Tour code

AG2171

Fitness level

Moderate

Tour starts

2:00pm
Art Gallery of New South Wales,
Art Gallery Road, Sydney

Tour ends

Approx. 7:30pm
Potts Point

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In the footsteps of Martin Sharp

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        It is also a requirement that you do not cause any significant disruption to the tour or the tour group, and we may refuse admission on the tour, or require you to withdraw from the tour at any time if your participation causes significant disruption for other guests or the tour group or there is any safety issue as a result of your ongoing participation in the tour.

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        Tour members must be able to:

        • negotiate airports and railway stations without wheelchair assistance
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        • undertake walking tours of 1-2 hours duration, including using stairs, walking over cobblestones and other uneven surfaces
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        In addition to the above, tour members must also be able to:

        • undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours
        • climb staircases of 100 or more steps

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        • handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0 or above 35 degrees)
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