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In Profile

Emily Hunt

Isobel Parker Philip and Emma Kindred delve into Emily Hunt’s embellished marionettes and intricate etchings which layer history, memory and magic.

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Performance still of Emily Hunt: The Grotto presented at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on 26 June 2024 Photo © Art Gallery of NSW, Anna Kucera and Jenni Carter
Performance still of Emily Hunt: The Grotto presented at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on 26 June 2024 Photo © Art Gallery of NSW, Anna Kucera and Jenni Carter
Installation view of Emily Hunt: The Grotto at the Art Gallery of NSW, 22 June – 7 October 2024 Photo © Art Gallery of NSW, Felicity Jenkins and Jessica Mauer
Installation view of Emily Hunt: The Grotto at the Art Gallery of NSW, 22 June – 7 October 2024 Photo © Art Gallery of NSW, Felicity Jenkins and Jessica Mauer
(James Smith) Homunculus trance 2023–24 from Homunculus trance 2023–24 Emily Hunt
(James Smith) Homunculus trance 2023–24 from Homunculus trance 2023–24 Emily Hunt. National Portrait Gallery Purchased 2024 © Emily Hunt. Photo: Jessica Mauer
(James Smith / Joshua Smith) Chain of being
(James Smith / Joshua Smith) Chain of being, 2023-2024 Emily Hunt. © Emily Hunt
(Rosaleen Norton) Chain of being
(Rosaleen Norton) Chain of being, 2023-2024 Emily Hunt. © Emily Hunt
Performance still of Emily Hunt: The Grotto presented at the Art Gallery of NSW on 26 June 2024 Photo © Art Gallery of NSW, Anna Kucera and Jenni Carter
Performance still of Emily Hunt: The Grotto presented at the Art Gallery of NSW on 26 June 2024 Photo © Art Gallery of NSW, Anna Kucera and Jenni Carter
(Leila Waddell) Chain of being
(Leila Waddell) Chain of being, 2023-2024 Emily Hunt. © Emily Hunt
Installation view of Emily Hunt: The Grotto at the Art Gallery of NSW, 22 June – 7 October 2024 Photo © Art Gallery of NSW, Felicity Jenkins and Jessica Mauer
Installation view of Emily Hunt: The Grotto at the Art Gallery of NSW, 22 June – 7 October 2024 Photo © Art Gallery of NSW, Felicity Jenkins and Jessica Mauer
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Del Kathryn Barton sitting on a stool in front of a painting
Del Kathryn Barton sitting on a stool in front of a painting
Del Kathryn Barton sitting on a stool in front of a painting
Del Kathryn Barton sitting on a stool in front of a painting

Panel Discussion

Maiden Mother Crone

10:30am, Sat 14 Nov

Join contemporary artists Del Kathryn Barton, Emily Hunt and Jess Johnson for a lively discussion about their exhibition Maiden Mother Crone.
Emily Hunt painting on a yellow wall
Emily Hunt painting on a yellow wall
Emily Hunt painting on a yellow wall
Emily Hunt painting on a yellow wall

Artist Workshop with Emily Hunt

2:30pm, Sat 14 Nov

Explore the relationship between intention, creativity and magick with Emily Hunt on the opening day of Maiden Mother Crone.
the daughter, 2012 Del Kathryn Barton
the daughter, 2012 Del Kathryn Barton
the daughter, 2012 Del Kathryn Barton
the daughter, 2012 Del Kathryn Barton

Maiden Mother Crone

Upcoming exhibition

from Saturday 14 November 2026

Enter the intricate and elaborate worlds of contemporary artists Del Kathryn Barton, Emily Hunt and Jess Johnson.
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