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Up Next: Tidal Wave | An Exhibition of Painted Pearls

Jul 23, 20261 min read

Up Next: Tidal Wave | An Exhibition of Painted Pearls

There is not much longer to wait for our next highly anticipated group exhibition, Tidal Wave, which opens to the public on August 13, 2026.

Featuring nine Australian artists matched with nine pairs of baroque pearl earrings, the exhibition asks one question: What happens when a pearl becomes the canvas?

Featuring work by Australian painters Emma Coulter, Troy Emery, Betra Fraval, Lucas Grogan, Pia Murphy, Joshua Searle, Miranda Skoczek, Heather B. Swann and Kate Tucker, stay tuned as we unveil this dynamic new exhibition.

Tidal Wave will be on display from 13-29 August, 2026.

Scroll down for a sneak peek at some behind the scenes content from our artist's studios, and keep an eye on our Instagram account for more!

Kate Tucker resolving her exhibition display in her Melbourne studio

Melanie Katsalidis and Troy Emery assess his unique creation

A peek at Joshua Searle's piece for Tidal Wave

'True Love' by Lucas Grogan

Scenes from Troy Emery's Melbourne studio

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