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Andy Griffiths

On view from Saturday 26 September 2026
Andy Andy, 2026 Ronnie van Hout
Andy Andy, 2026 Ronnie van Hout. Commissioned with funds provided by Tim Fairfax AC and the ICONS Syndicate 2026

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Once upon a time, in a not-so-faraway land, there was a Gallery that decided to commission a portrait of Andy Griffiths!

We are inviting you to put on your comfy adventure boots and step inside the mind of the best-selling children’s author who has captivated readers across the globe. The epic new portrait of Andy Griffiths by multi-disciplinary artist Ronnie van Hout is accompanied by Brainstorm, an immersive reading space where curious visitors can explore weird and wonderful objects from Andy’s personal collection that inspire his hilarious books.

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Brainstorm: Inside the mind of Andy Griffiths
Brainstorm: Inside the mind of Andy Griffiths
Brainstorm: Inside the mind of Andy Griffiths
Brainstorm: Inside the mind of Andy Griffiths

Brainstorm

Inside the mind of Andy Griffiths

Daily from Saturday 26 Sep

Before you see the new portrait of best-selling children’s author Andy Griffiths by Ronnie van Hout, discover where Andy’s inspiration comes from.
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