Mrs Simpson's legacy - in conversation with Edward Simpson
In 2004, the children of the late Mrs Caroline Simpson OAM gifted her remarkable collection of Australian colonial art, furniture and decorative arts to the Historic Houses Trust of NSW (now Museums of History NSW). Two decades later, it stands as one of the largest and most valuable donations ever made to a cultural institution in Australia.
Join Kim Tao, Manager of Curatorial at MHNSW, to explore some of the highlights of this unique cultural gift and discover the story of the woman behind the collection. Kim will lead a conversation with Edward Simpson – Chairman of the James Fairfax Foundation, member of the Art Gallery of NSW Foundation Board of Trustees, former chair of the Sydney Living Museums Foundation and Caroline Simpson’s son.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the stories behind the collection and its remarkable owner!
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Caroline Simpson Library
The Mint, 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000- Cafe
- Wheelchair accessible
- Tuesday 29 October 6pm–7.30pm
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