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Tuesday, 31 December 2013

Lifting the spirit

Art Gallery of NSW, old wing 1896 - 1909

These would have to be two of my favourite buildings in the city. Not just the facades mind you with their towering columns, and glorious, honey-coloured sandstone. If you are a traditionalist like yours truly, the facade stirs the blood. But walk inside and the main area takes one's breath away. The main reading room of the library may have the edge visually. However, the feeling of freedom and creativity that the main court of the AG-NSW engenders can have me on a high for days.

State Library of NSW, Mitchell Wing 1906 - 1910