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Fortitude Valley art galleries Fortitude Valley is well known for its energetic nightlife of live music, trendy bars and rooftop cocktail lounges. However, it has an artistic side too and during the day is better known as the Brisbane hub for contemporary art galleries. Top Australian contemporary artists such as Ben Quilty are represented by Jan Murphy Gallery located in Brunswick Street. diverse collection of Australian artists including Dan Kyle, Brisbane-based artist Bridie Gillman, and Titjikala artist Sally M Nangala Mulda. janmurphygallery.com.au edwinacorlette.com Edwina Corlette Gallery , also in Brunswick Street, represents a

Close by in Arthur Terrace is the well-respected Philip Bacon Galleries . Philip Bacon am is one of Australia’s foremost art dealers and is a trusted figure in the arts world. He is also known for his philanthropic gifts to a range of art bodies. Since opening in 1974, Bacon has represented, exhibited or been an art dealer for many of Australia’s leading artists, including Brett Whitely. Suzanne O’Connell Gallery is located in nearby James Street. The gallery has a strong focus on Indigenous artists and represents Doreen Chapman, one of the hottest contemporary artists in the Pilbara with her vivid colours.

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Left: the Riverfire climax of the Brisbane Festival each year draws thousands of spectators to watch fireworks from the Story Bridge, city buildings and barges along the river, culminating in a spectacular closing flyover by the Royal Australian Air Force. Background: the terraced architecture of the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) backdrops the vibrant nightlife of a diverse program of events and attractions along the South Bank riverfront.

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