National Gallery of Australia Unveils Artist Lineup for 'Full Throttle' Auto Exhibition
More than 60 artists and collectives will feature in Full Throttle, an exhibition examining the automobile as a symbol of modern life, the National Gallery of Australia has announced. Opening in Kamberri/Canberra on 5 December 2026 and running until 11 April 2027, the show assembles over 200 works spanning sculpture, painting, installation, textiles, video and works on paper. The exhibition draws on the legacy of the film Mad Max, using the car as a lens for considering contemporary existence. Leading First Nations, Australian and international artists who have probed the myths, meanings and cultural power of the automobile are included. New acquisitions and commissions form part of the presentation, alongside key works. Full Throttle is positioned as a summer blockbuster for the institution.
Key facts
- Full Throttle opens at the National Gallery of Australia in Kamberri/Canberra on 5 December 2026.
- The exhibition runs until 11 April 2027.
- Over 200 works by more than 60 artists and collectives are included.
- Media represented include sculpture, painting, installation, textiles, video and works on paper.
- The exhibition explores the automobile as a symbol of the modern era.
- It is fuelled by the legacy of the film Mad Max.
- Leading First Nations, Australian and international artists are featured.
- Significant new acquisitions and commissions are part of the show.
Entities
Institutions
- National Gallery of Australia
- Art Collector Magazine
Locations
- Kamberri
- Canberra
- Australia