Exhibitions

Hans Madoery – From Basel to Sydney

Hans Madoery is Celebrating 60 years in Sydney

When the “Marconi” sailed up the Sydney Harbour in 1966, approaching the looming Sydney Harbour Bridge, he stood in awe of the striking building taking shape on Bennelong Point.


Little did he know that he would soon be joining the interior design team helping complete one of the world’s iconic buildings after architect J. Utzon’s departure from the project.


Over the past 16 years, after his retirement as an architect/designer, Hans would make Sydney his canvas, painstakingly documenting its architecture, streets, harbour and history through his distinctive panoramic pen drawings


A major highlight of the exhibition will be the first public display of Han’s original 2.4 x 0.75 metre drawing, “Sydney Harbour – Royal Rendezvous”, one of the most popular works ever sold through the Sydney Opera House Gift Shop, that sold over 10,000 copies.


Hans is celebrating 60 years in Oz with a solo exhibition at Tap Gallery in Surry Hills. The exhibition traces Hans’ journey from his home town Basel in Switzerland, to Sydney, the city that inspired a lifetime of artistic observation. It features detailed drawings that celebrate Sydney’s landscape and architecture, with thousands of carefully observed lines capturing a unique sense and history. Buildings, cliffs, foreshores, churches, streets and skylines are meticulously woven together into sweeping panoramic compositions.


“Patience and discipline”, he observes, “make my artwork come alive”.


CoVid,in 2020, redirected his redirected and inspired his creative spirit into a new field. Paddington Markets, where he sold prints of his panoramic Sydney drawings for seven years, closed and the Opera House shop closed. He enrolled in and completed an online university acrylic painitng course. Hans then started plain air sketching street corners from around his neighbourhood in Darlinghurst, his home for 60 years, completing the multi-layered work with strong compositions, elements of design, carefully selected eyelines and vanishing points, completing the artworks with acrylic markers in his studio. Hans has been selling reduced-to-A4 size prints of his “Corners From My Neighbourhood” (originally A3) artworks at his local cafe’ for the past 3 years and is now selling limited edition prints of this series.

Hans Madoery Solo Exhibition – From Basel To Sydney

at TAP Gallery, 1/259 Riley St, Surry Hills
2nd – 8th November 2026, 12 -6 pm daily.
Opening: 6th November, 6pm
For immediate release of: Original pen drawings, limited-edition prints, art prints on canvas. Contact hmadoery@gmail.com Web: houseofmadoery.com

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NUDES ON TAP Photographic Award in conjunction with HeadOn Photo Festival opening Wednesday 25th November 6pm

NUDES ON TAP 2026

All artists & friends are invited to attend.

We encourage you to invite as many as you can to join in this exciting event.

ARTIST’S APPLICATION FORM

Name:……………………………………………………………..

Phone:…………………………………………………………………….

 

Email:…………………………………………………………………..

Title…………………………………………………………………..

 

Price:………………………………………………………………………..

 

Works must be delivered to

TAP Gallery 259 Riley Street Surry Hills 2010     Ph: 0400 610 440

On or by Sunday 22nd November  between 3-5pm

 

 

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

 

An entry fee of $25 will be charged

All works must have completed entry form on the back including phone No.

25% commission will be charged on the sale of each work. 75% of sales will be given to artists at the end of the event.

Works not sold must be picked up from TAP Gallery after the exhibition.

All care will be taken however no responsibility can be taken by the organisers for loss or damage to artwork. A storage fee of $5/week will be charged for works not collected.

 TAP gallery can no longer store artworks.

 

I AGREE TO THESE CONDITIONS

DATE………………………….SIGNATURE…………………..………………..

TAP Gallery: 259 Riley Street Surry Hills 2010    

Ph: 0400 610 440 email: info@tapgallery.org.au

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TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2027

TAP Gallery The Artist’s Paradise

Now taking bookings for 2027

In three decades TAP has become one of Sydney’s best-known visual arts spaces. In that time we’ve helped a diverse spectrum of artists showcase their works, with notable Australian talent.

We’d like to pay our respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation on which our gallery stands.

The Artists’ Paradise, TAP Art Gallery, is one of Sydney’s longest-running artist-run spaces, set in the Surry Hills area of Sydney. Established in 1990, it’s been at the heart and soul of Sydney’s burgeoning art scene for three decades, with regularly changing exhibits with the chance to meet and talk to the artists about their work. Its entirely uncurated open approach means that it gives artists of all genres a chance to exhibit or perform their work, making it one of the most exciting galleries to visit in Sydney. Many artists have had their first show at TAP& moved on to reputable awards such as the Archibald & Portia Geach.

TAP stages many Annual art prizes giving artists of all abilities a chance to show their artwork

TAP Gallery hosts the following Art Prize Exhibitions annually:

February-March Mardi Gras – Outloud –  During Sydney Mardi Gras month. 8th March International Women’s Day Art Prize-  open to all female artists. June Pride  Art Prize-  during the PRIDE Festival Sydney June Real Refuses  – Rejects from the Archibald, Wynne & Sulman in the Art Gallery of NSW May Pyrmont Art Prize with food & wine festival November Head On – Nudes on TAP Photography Prize-  in conjunction with the HEADON Photo Festival and each year TAP will be Calling for Artists to enter their artworks.

Drawing classes are held on Mondays & any one is welcome to attend. Simply bring your own sketch pad & charcoals. Different professional artists models pose for the art class each week.

The painting classes are held on Fridays.

Painting the Nude Art Classes on Friday Night are rewarding guided classes featuring a live professional nude artist model. All art materials are supplied including acrylic paint & canvas. You are guided by Lesley Dimmick BFA, OAM to completion with your very own artwork to take home. The class is set in a welcoming art gallery environment with changing exhibitions on display. The event is suitable for beginners to advanced and you can bring drinks & nibbles along. Many attendees come back again and this class comes highly recommended. This event is a great idea for celebrating birthdays or hen’s events and if you can muster your own group of 10 or more you can choose another night such as Saturday evening to hold your very own special night.

Unlock your creative spirit & let go of the working week with a rewarding & fun evening painting or drawing. You can BUY A GIFT CARD for a special friend or loved one to attend the classes held every Monday & Friday evening at 7pm.

TAP Gallery has contributed much to the arts community in Sydney for the last 36 years. It has gained a respected reputation and developed a strong community not only within the visual arts, but also the performing arts. It is a vibrant welcoming space for beginners & established artists. Bring a friend, a new romantic interest or just come alone. You will feel at home. Wine & nibbles are also complimentary at the art openings. Come and meet interesting people. Subscribe to our free newsletter on line. You are always most welcome to come to TAP Gallery.

Email:info@tapgallery.org.au 

or phone:  0400 410 660 after 12 pm to book and pay by EFTPOS

Website: www.tapgallery.org.au

 

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