Sydney Summer Art Exhibition at Art Gallery of New South Wales - Ron Mueck: Encounter

Ron Mueck Encounter at Art Gallery of New South Wales 
6 Dec 2025 - 12 April 2026

A Sydney-exclusive for summer 2025–26, Ron Mueck: Encounter is the largest exhibition by the artist ever to be presented in Australia, and comprises sculptures drawn from across the globe, most never before seen in this country. Encounter captivating figures, scaled from the minute to the monumental.

Since first revitalising figurative sculpture in the late 1990s with his exquisitely crafted realism, Ron Mueck continues his profound observation of human experiences and emotions. His captivating figures, scaled from the minute to the monumental, embody themes such as birth and death, alienation and togetherness, tenderly inviting us to explore our relationship with the world.

At its heart is a new immersive work created for the occasion, Havoc. Enigmatic, menacing and intense, this is a monumental work of disquieting power that draws us in to an intimate and ominous space.

Book your ticket now and add a unique cultural highlight to your trip to Sydney.

All public areas inside both buildings can be accessed by ramps and lifts, as well as stairs and elevators. The Entrance Pavilion in Naala Badu has a gentle gradient.

The exhibition is open in the new Naala Badu, north building. Enter the building, and make your way to the entrance of the exhibition on Lower Level Two. 

Bundle with an Australian Art Stories Tour or lunch at Crafted by Matt Moran or MOD Dining for the most immersive experience at Art Gallery of New South Wales. 

Exhibition will run from 6 Dec 2025 - 12 April 2026 

Opening Hours: Daily 10.00am - 5.00pm, and Wednesdays until 10pm. 

Travel for good: The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a not-for-profit organisation. Proceeds from tours go towards supporting our aim to make art accessible for all through our ambitious exhibitions and programs

Images:
Ron Mueck Couple under an umbrella 2013, an installation view of Ron Mueck, Encounter. Art Gallery New South Wales © Art Gallery New South Wales, photographer Anna Kucera

Ron Mueck Havoc, an installation view of Ron Mueck, Encounter. Art Gallery New South Wales © Art Gallery New South Wales, photographer Anna Kucera