Nolan at Night : FutureGen

Join us for a Future Gen event: Nolan at Night, an after-hours viewing of Aftershocks: Nolan and the Holocaust an exhibition showcasing the iconic Australian artist Sidney Nolan as he came to terms with the events of the Holocaust. This intimate event offers a unique opportunity to discover his evocative depictions of the human condition, historical narratives and the nature of memory through rare pieces. Engage with curators and immerse yourself in the stories behind each artwork on display in the Alter Family Special Exhibition Gallery. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening to experience Sidney Nolan’s art in a new light at Nolan at Night.


Exhibition produced by: 

Research and Curation: Katharine Cousins with grateful assistance from Roslyn Sugarman, Emeritus Professor Konrad Kwiet & Professor Avril Alba.

This exhibition was made possible with sincere appreciation to our partners:

• Education Heritage Foundation Ltd 
• Richard and Jacqui Scheinberg

With additional thanks to our Sydney Jewish Museum donors and lenders:

• Richard and Jacqui Scheinberg
• The estate of Mary Nolan
• Neil and Kathy Miller
• Sharon Milch
• David and Jenny Goldstein
• Roland and Linda Gumbert

This exhibition follows the Museum’s 2022 exhibition ‘Shaken to His Core: The Untold Story of Nolan’s Auschwitz’, produced in collaboration with 'Nolan’s Africa' author, Andrew Turley. After its success in Sydney and with the acquisition of some 65 artworks from Nolan’s Holocaust series, the Sydney Jewish Museum is proud to present this exhibition featuring new insights and research into our Sidney Nolan Holocaust collection.

Image | Australian artist Sidney Nolan, taken by Albert Tucker. National Library of Victoria.