Art Walk Richmond: Contemporary Galleries Near the Australian Open in Melbourne | Art Flaneur
Discover a walkable art trail through Richmond in Naarm/Melbourne, linking Charles Nodrum, Lennox St. Gallery, Sophie Gannon, Niagara, and William Mora—perfect between Australian Open or Formula One sessions.
Richmond is usually associated with sports: the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena are all within easy reach, and during January the streets are full of tennis fans in merch hunting for flat whites between matches. But just a little further into the backstreets you step into another layer of the city, where mid‑century terraces and small warehouses hide some of Melbourne’s most consistent commerc
Charles Nodrum Gallery. Begin on Church Street at Charles Nodrum Gallery, a space that feels like stepping into a carefully edited archive of Australian modernism. Established in 1984 and known for its strong focus on 1960s abstraction and post‑war painting, the gallery presents changing solo and group shows that range from geometric and gestural works to sculpture, photography, and more conceptual practices. The rooms have a classic white‑cube sobriety: picture well‑lit walls, serious art‑history conversations, and a program that rewards anyone curious about how Melbourne’s contemporary scene grew out of its modernist roots.
Lennox St. Gallery. From Church Street, turn into Lennox Street and stroll a few blocks to Lennox St. Gallery, tucked into a low‑key brick building that belies the calibre of work inside. Since opening in 2001, this gallery has hosted solo exhibitions by major Australian names such as John Olsen, Tim Storrier, Yvonne Audette, and Michael Johnson, alongside international artists including Damien Hirst and street‑influenced figures like HUSH. The program now spans established, mid‑career, and emerging artists, which means you might move in one visit from a painter of museum‑collection stature to a younger practice testing out new materials and formats.
The Lennox. A short stroll along the same street brings you to The Lennox, a project‑driven space that reads like a satellite for experimentation in the Richmond cluster. Shows often lean into younger practices, installation, and works‑in‑progress energy, making it a good place to catch artists at a more raw, less institutionalised stage of their careers.
Haydens. Continue on to Haydens, a contemporary gallery that positions itself firmly in the now, with a focus on conceptually sharp, visually confident work. Exhibitions tend to be compact and pointed, often bringing together artists who share an interest in material research, language, or social questions, making Haydens a strong stop for visitors who want a snapshot of current conversations in Naarm/Melbourne art.
Sophie Gannon. Cut across towards Swan Street and then up to Albert Street to reach Sophie Gannon Gallery, set on a quiet corner that feels worlds away from the stadium crowds. Established in 2006 and operating across two gallery spaces, the gallery represents a roster of contemporary artists and designers, with
Discover a walkable art trail through Richmond in Naarm/Melbourne, linking Charles Nodrum, Lennox St. Gallery, Sophie Gannon, Niagara, and William Mora—perfect between Australian Open or Formula One sessions.
Richmond is usually associated with sports: the MCG, AAMI Park, and Rod Laver Arena are all within easy reach, and during January the streets are full of tennis fans in merch hunting for flat whites between matches. But just a little further into the backstreets you step into another layer of the city, where mid‑century terraces and small warehouses hide some of Melbourne’s most consistent commerc
Charles Nodrum Gallery. Begin on Church Street at Charles Nodrum Gallery, a space that feels like stepping into a carefully edited archive of Australian modernism. Established in 1984 and known for its strong focus on 1960s abstraction and post‑war painting, the gallery presents changing solo and group shows that range from geometric and gestural works to sculpture, photography, and more conceptual practices. The rooms have a classic white‑cube sobriety: picture well‑lit walls, serious art‑history conversations, and a program that rewards anyone curious about how Melbourne’s contemporary scene grew out of its modernist roots.
Lennox St. Gallery. From Church Street, turn into Lennox Street and stroll a few blocks to Lennox St. Gallery, tucked into a low‑key brick building that belies the calibre of work inside. Since opening in 2001, this gallery has hosted solo exhibitions by major Australian names such as John Olsen, Tim Storrier, Yvonne Audette, and Michael Johnson, alongside international artists including Damien Hirst and street‑influenced figures like HUSH. The program now spans established, mid‑career, and emerging artists, which means you might move in one visit from a painter of museum‑collection stature to a younger practice testing out new materials and formats.
The Lennox. A short stroll along the same street brings you to The Lennox, a project‑driven space that reads like a satellite for experimentation in the Richmond cluster. Shows often lean into younger practices, installation, and works‑in‑progress energy, making it a good place to catch artists at a more raw, less institutionalised stage of their careers.
Haydens. Continue on to Haydens, a contemporary gallery that positions itself firmly in the now, with a focus on conceptually sharp, visually confident work. Exhibitions tend to be compact and pointed, often bringing together artists who share an interest in material research, language, or social questions, making Haydens a strong stop for visitors who want a snapshot of current conversations in Naarm/Melbourne art.
Sophie Gannon. Cut across towards Swan Street and then up to Albert Street to reach Sophie Gannon Gallery, set on a quiet corner that feels worlds away from the stadium crowds. Established in 2006 and operating across two gallery spaces, the gallery represents a roster of contemporary artists and designers, with
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