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All media enquiries should be directed to Robert Reason, Acting Museum Director on (08) 8267 3677 or 0414 912 329. Alternatively you can email Robert at robertreason@rochefoundation.org.au.

 

Nature Revealed: Rosa Fiveash & Ellis Rowan

Posted on 17 February 2025

Media release 2025 Nature Revealed: Rosa Fiveash & Ellis Rowan A new exhibition is blooming at David Roche Gallery in North Adelaide with the opening of Nature Revealed: Rosa Fiveash & Ellis Rowan on Friday 14 February until Saturday 24 May, which explores South Australia’s rich botanical collections. This landmark showcase of more than 180… 

Salon des Refusés 2024 exhibition returns exclusively to David Roche Gallery

Posted on 04 September 2024

Media release 2024 Salon des Refusés 2024 exhibition returns exclusively to David Roche Gallery Celebrating a return after a three-year absence, David Roche Gallery is set to exclusively host the prestigious Salon des Refusés 2024 exhibition from 6 September to 26 October. Known as the popular alternative to the esteemed and most respected Archibald and… 

Treasure trove of toys on display for the young and young at heart

Posted on 24 May 2024

Media release 2024 MEDIA RELEASE Treasure trove of toys on display for the young and young at heart Australian Toys 1880–1965: The Luke Jones Collection Before smartphones and video games were a phenomenon, children worldwide were captivated by tin toys, wooden trucks and paper planes. Now, visitors are invited to embark on this nostalgic journey… 

Exhibition of rare quilts made by men in the military on displayed at The David Roche Foundation

Posted on 19 February 2024

Media release 2024 MEDIA RELEASE The Annette Gero Collection of Quilts made from Military Fabrics Adelaide: – From 15 February to 18 May The David Roche Foundation House Museum will present an exhibition of extraordinary and rarely seen quilts of artistic significance, all made by men. This Adelaide-exclusive exhibition Quilts: The Fabric of War 1760-1900,… 

A new exhibition - National Photographic Portrait Prize 2022

Posted on 16 January 2023

 Media release 2023 MEDIA RELEASE National Photographic Portrait Prize 2022 on show at The David Roche Foundation, Adelaide   The David Roche Foundation (TDRF) is pleased to announce that an exhibition of the National Portrait Gallery’s National Photographic Portrait Prize for 2022 will be on display in the TDRF Gallery from 28 January to 1… 

7 June – 16 August 2025

Current Exhibition

Dancer
A National Portrait Gallery touring exhibition

From letting loose in the loungeroom to enthralling audiences on stage, this exhibition celebrates dance and dancers. 52 photographic portraits from the National Portrait Gallery’s collection of dance legends capture the beauty of movement, self-expression and connection.

 

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