A man wearing a dark green turtle neck top and brown pants is sitting in a mid-Twentieth century couch reading a newspaper, with a large English Shepard dog at his feet. He is in a living room of a mid-Twentieth century house which is has interesting artwork visible on a ledge nearby. This appears to be an historic photo taken in the mid 1970s and the man seems to be in his own home relaxing.
Two people stand in the living room of a mid-Twentieth century house which is set up as an art gallery though with architecturally designed furniture such as tables and chairs. They are looking at a large blue abstract painting with a grid pattern. The house and the furniture is the same as the historic photo however the people appear to be visitors and the room is set up as an art gallery.
A man wearing a dark green turtle neck top and brown pants is sitting in a mid-Twentieth century couch reading a newspaper, with a large English Shepard dog at his feet. He is in a living room of a mid-Twentieth century house which is has interesting artwork visible on a ledge nearby. This appears to be an historic photo taken in the mid 1970s and the man seems to be in his own home relaxing.

Heide Modern: A Gallery to Be Lived In

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McGlashan and Everist 1967

Description

The architecture of Heide Museum of Modern Art reflects the site’s transformation from a rural homestead to the public art museum it is today. In 1963, when Heide founders John and Sunday outgrew the Heide Cottage they purchased in 1934, they commissioned David McGlashan of the architecture firm McGlashan and Everist to plan and construct a new home in the modernist style.

Their brief was that the building should be romantic, have a sense of mystery and weather over time to take on the appearance of a ruin in the landscape. They also desired a ‘gallery to be lived in’, intending that this building should one day be transformed into a public art gallery.

What's On

This tour will explore the public space, and domestic legacy, that is Heide Modern.

Heide is also renowned for its sculpture park and beautiful heritage listed gardens which is open to the public all year round. There are over 30 stunning works to discover across the 15-acre site including works by Inge King, Anish Kapoor, Anthony Caro and Neil Taylor. Jeff Thomson’s iconic Cows, 1987, are a playful reminder of the museum’s dairy farm origins.

Photos: (1) John Reed reading the newspaper at Heide Modern c. 1975. Photo: unknown. (2) Installation view of 'A Space Between' at Heide Modern, 2024. Photo: Clytie Meredith. (3) (1) John Reed reading the newspaper at Heide Modern c. 1975. Photo: unknown.

Important Details

Time & Date

Saturday 27 July
Gardens and sculpture park
Open access 10am-5pm
Heide Modern tour runs 11am
Running for 60 minutes in a group of 25
Bookings required

Sunday 28 July
Gardens and sculpture park
Open access 10am-5pm
Heide Modern tour runs 2pm
Running for 60 minutes in a group of 25
Bookings required

This program includes both open access and pre-booked components. Where bookings are required—a $7 booking fee applies
General museum admission not included—please visit Heide's website for more information about admission fees.
First release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 3 July
Second release tickets: 12pm Saturday 6 July

Meet at Heide reception at the main gallery entrance. You will be directed to Heide Modern for the tour.

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ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking nearby

As a heritage building Heide Modern has some accessibility issues, however, there is accessible parking and bathrooms in the main gallery, and parts of Heide Modern are wheelchair accessible.

Location

7 Templestowe Rd, Bulleen VIC 3105

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Our programming exists on what always was and always will be the land of the people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the wider Melbourne community and beyond. Indigenous sovereignty has never been ceded in Australia and we are mindful of this in everything we do, given our focus on the modern built environment.

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Our programming exists on what always was and always will be the land of the people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the wider Melbourne community and beyond. Indigenous sovereignty has never been ceded in Australia and we are mindful of this in everything we do, given our focus on the modern built environment.

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