No fuss, no pretense - and definitely no schmoozing. This was director Willurei Kirkbright's aim…read morewhen she opened the exciting new art space, Plump Gallery. With a focus on supporting emerging, interesting and challenging artists, the gallery aims to not only display thought-provoking work but also challenge the currently limited general view of Aboriginal art. Housed in the old Vintage Glamour spot, just before Enmore Park, it's an unusually-shaped space, which seems to reflect its ethos rather perfectly. The gallery opened with the 'Kindling' exhibition, which was a really diverse but beautiful collection of work from cardboard animal skulls to bright paintings to paper installations. Packed with punters, it gave a pretty good indication of the potential this place has. Melbourne street and graffiti artist Phibs also displayed his works here through September, which goes to show the gallery's unique bent. There are also plans in the works for the gallery to host special nights like spoken word and music events.

Three levels of contemporary art. More museum than gallery and admission price, free! During my…read morevisit, a focus on Asian artists. Some political and satirical work. Li Wei's work, I've seen the same piece, but it's definitely more relevant during our current state of affairs. Just exchange Obama for the current presiding leader.

White Rabbit Gallery, located in the Chippendale, is a multi-level art gallery showcasing…read morecontemporary Chinese art. There is also a gift shop telling unique items and a teahouse on the main floor. Admission is free and they have free daily tours which may highlight several artworks and the artists behind them. We had stumbled upon White Rabbit Gallery while trying to find things to do in Sydney. We stopped by White Rabbit Gallery on a Sat morning. We ended up doing the free tour (about 30 min long) once we arrived as staff had mentioned this to us when we arrived. Staff explained to us the gallery and the types of artwork that they had on display, noting that the exhibits change every few months. She took us around several artworks and told us about the story behind the works and the artists, which was pretty interesting. The art itself was pretty cool - quite unique. Each artist we saw had a statement and a story behind why they decided to create such works. We definitely enjoyed our time at White Rabbit Gallery and would highly recommend if it you are in Sydney!

Rating for the gallery, not the art (which I did like):…read more Came here for Art Month After Hours and I like the feel in here. 3 little rooms that are packed full of art because it is a co-op so they want to show as much as possible from as many people as possible.

To my knowledge the Iain Dawson Gallery is the only art gallery on Oxford Street in Paddington. It…read moremust be a risky business running any Art gallery in Sydney but having to cough up the rent on in the Paddington end of Oxford Street each week, must really be a challenge. But obviously something is working. I am a fan of Modern Contempory art, I love installations and all the crazy abstract stuff that people say "that isn't art" about, I love ideas and works which make you think. Iain Dawson is presenting exhibitions which are somewhere between safe modern art and stuff that is a bit more out there, I haven't yet seen an exhibition that really blows me away, not that I see every exhibition, but I am impressed by some of the riskiness of the art on show. The current exhibition is by an Artist named Alun Rhys Jones and his work is predominantly portraits presented in a 3D like perspective of bright saturated reds, purples, blues yellows, etc. He also has many works of skulls in the same colour scheme. I am not sure I would hang them in my living room, but someone out there must want to.

If you want to buy contemporary Australian art, there's only one place that you need to visit: Ian…read moreDawson Gallery. This gallery offers the best quality art from emerging artists. The selection is very diverse from paintings to sculptures to photographs and prints. The pieces on display are unique, timeless, and beautiful that will enliven any place they decorate. Aside from the high quality artworks that they sell, this gallery also offers consultancy for those who would love to get some professional insight on what artworks to buy. This consultancy helps you get products that suit your personal taste, budget and style. This personalised service is one of the best things about this gallery. So if you're in the market for some art, IDG is highly recommended.

This small Aboriginal art gallery is a tribute to Aboriginal traditions, taking care to show the…read morestory of each artist, and a photograph of them holding their artworks. The teams passion for Aboriginal art, and design is shown through the art, collectables, and fact that all profits go to charity. It's great to see a small intimate art gallery that doesn't have huge bare walls awaiting the next big exhibition, this art gallery prides itself on personal connections, and insight. If you're around the area, walk in, have a chat, and maybe you'll be inspired, and learn something new.

So glad we stopped into this wonderful gallery! Sharon helped us decide between several pieces and…read moretold us about the artists, their regions and the symbolism in the art. The staff here is friendly, knowledgeable and respectful of the artists. We have the art from Artery hanging in our living room in San Francisco. It's a great memento of our trip to Sydney.

Rating for the gallery, not the art (which I did like):…read more Came here for Art Month After Hours and it's a small space that is divided into a show room and more of a small purchases room, which I don't really like but if you've got little bits to sell it's good.

A beautiful, industrial style gallery space with a ceramics shop attached…read more At first I'd written it off as a space for showing simply corporate abstracts, but a group show since (introducing me to Wang Xu's beautiful drawings) has convinced me otherwise. I like a space that is varied enough to surprise. More of that and I'll happily review my 3/5.

The King Street gallery is loved by many budding artists in Australia and around the world. The…read moremodern premises attract many artists and visitors. There are a range of art styles displayed and the large glass windows are inviting and give you a sneak peak of what is inside. As the gallery is situated on the main road in Kings Cross (near the large Coca Cola billboard), drivers can get a glimpse at the wonderful art. The guides and assistants at the gallery are very friendly and are not pretentious or intimidating. There is plenty of parking available- a rare treat in the city these days! The exhibitions are well put together and there is plenty of space to walk. Unfortunately, the museum is closed on Sunday and Monday, which is hugely inconvenient for those who enjoy art viewing on a Sunday afternoon.

SNO is a three gallery space which is supported by Marrickville Council and the Australian…read moreGovernment through a Visual Arts and Crafts Strategy. It is also assisted by Arts NSW. The gallery is available for exhibitions by application and if successful they are invited to exhibit in either their Sound Project or Artist studio. This occurs once a month. SNO encourages projects with innovative approach to abstract art including approach to sound, music, new media and plastic arts. They like to have exhibitions that present both established and emerging artists together. On this occasion we are visiting the exhibition Sound Work with works from Jessica Hogan and Jessica Tse. I pick up a set of headphones and looking at the framed picture which resembles a grid, the music is nice but I'm not sure what the connection is so I go hunt for more of the story. Perhaps I need to know more about the artists to fully appreciate this exhibition. SNO is a fantastic space and if you are wandering around cosmopolitan Marrickville Road drop in and have a look for yourselves.