Collecting for the Nation

From ceramic cockatoos and hand-painted china to splendid silverware and historic paintings, Collecting for the Nation illustrates a broad sweep of Australian history and culture through the stories of the artworks in The Australiana Funds unique collection. Written by Australias most respected authors on architecture, art and decorative arts and design, Collecting for the Nation opens the doors of Australias four state houses the vice-regal residences of Government House and Admiralty House and, the prime ministerial residences of The Lodge and Kirribilli House. The Australiana Funds collection is a working collection selected to be both beautiful and useful and all objects highlight an aspect of Australias cultural heritage, and bring to life the intertwined stories of the houses and the people who lived in them. Sales Points A beautifully produced, large format hardcover book created by the Australiana Fund and to be launched by the Governor-General Features a rare collection of quintessentially Australian objects and art, from ceramic cockatoos and hand-painted china to splendid silverware and historic paintings A national compendium that provides a wide-ranging view of Australian life, from the Wedgwood medallion of Captain James Cook to Uta Uta Tjangalas untitled Pintupi masterpiece. Provides a fascinating peek inside four of Australias official establishments Government House and The Lodge, Canberra; Admiralty House and Kirribilli House, Sydney