The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has already attracted international and national attention for not only its eclectic collection but its innovative and dynamic approach to displaying art. The museum is a subterranean architectural and cultural showpiece – worth a visit for its design excellence alone – set in a striking purpose-built building designed by Melbourne architect Nonda Katsalidis. It’s also, of course, the venue for Tasmanian tycoon David Walsh’s astonishing art collection – perhaps Australia’s most extraordinary and confronting. Its myriad pieces range from Egyptian antiquities to challenging contemporary artworks that are not for the faint-hearted. Walsh’s collection of more traditional “old art” … Continue reading MONA — Museum of Old & New Art