QAGOMA

QAGOMA, short for Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, is the state art museum of Queensland, Australia. It comprises two galleries, the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), and is located on the South Bank of the Brisbane River in Brisbane. The institution functions as a major cultural hub within the city’s precinct and presents both a permanent collection and a program of temporary exhibitions.

The Queensland Art Gallery traces its origins to 1895, while the Gallery of Modern Art opened in 2006. Since then, the two spaces operate together as QAGOMA, offering access to the state's art collection alongside contemporary and international works. A hallmark of QAGOMA is its support of the Asia-Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT), a flagship series that brings regional and international artists to the museum.

The collections span Australian art from historical to contemporary periods and include significant international works, with emphasis on modern and contemporary practice from the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to exhibitions, QAGOMA provides public programs, education resources, and research opportunities aligned with its curatorial priorities.

Architecturally, the galleries sit in a purpose-built complex within the South Bank cultural district, integrating historic and modern spaces to accommodate large-scale exhibitions and immersive installations. The institution is part of Queensland’s cultural infrastructure, funded by the state government and overseen by a governance framework that supports learning, access, and international engagement.