Five generations of women from one of Australia’s most prominent artistic families are being brought to the forefront at Bundanon, as The Hidden Line: Art of the Boyd Women anchors the organisation’s summer exhibition season.

Now open and running until February 15, 2026, the exhibition repositions the creative practice of the Boyd women, whose contributions have historically received less recognition than those of their male counterparts, despite their enduring influence on Australian art.

Showcasing more than 300 works, The Hidden Line draws largely from the Bundanon Collection, alongside key loans from national institutions and the Boyd family.

The Hidden Line: Art of the Boyd Women at Bundanon

The exhibition spans painting, design, photography and collaborative practice, and includes several works never previously exhibited.

Bundanon CEO Rachel Kent said the exhibition marked one of the organisation’s most significant seasons.

“This is one of our most favourite, most important seasons yet – it brings forward stories that have not had a lot of attention or insight previously, hence the name The Hidden Line,” Kent said.

The exhibition features five generations of Boyd women, highlighting the diversity of their artistic approaches across time and disciplines.

Artists represented include Helen a’Beckett Read, Margot Beck, Amanda Boyd, Cassandra Boyd, Charlotte Boyd, Doris Boyd, Emma Minnie Boyd, Hermia Boyd, Jessica Boyd, Lenore Boyd, Lucida Boyd, Lucy Boyd, Polly Boyd, Yvonne Boyd, Lucy Boyd Beck, Ellen Boyd Green, Florence Boyd Williams, Mary Nolan, Alice Perceval, Celia Perceval, Kitty Perceval, Tessa Perceval and Pip Ryan.

Interwoven throughout the exhibition are new commissions and contemporary works by leading Australian women artists, including Pat Brassington, Elizabeth Dunn, Diena Georgetti, Helen Johnson, Narelle Jubelin, Camille Laddawan, Tjunkaya Tapaya and Timna Taylor.

Bundanon Art Museum

The Hidden Line forms part of Bundanon’s three major exhibition seasons each year and coincides with an expanded summer program of live events designed to broaden engagement with the exhibition across different audiences.

The recently announced Boyd Music Series will present six concerts featuring world-leading chamber musicians and soloists, curated by Genevieve Lacey for Bundanon and developed in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House’s Utzon Music Series.

Performances will be staged against the backdrop of Bangli and the Shoalhaven River.

Public programs connected to the exhibition and broader summer season include The Unseen Women on January 17, where writer and art historian Jennifer Higgie will discuss the lives and legacies of overlooked women and artists throughout history.

Families are also being catered for during the school holidays, with programs such as artist Rosie Deacon’s Neon Busland and Bundanon Mini, offering young children the opportunity to experience the art museum and take part in creative activities led by Bundanon’s Learning Team.

The summer schedule also includes Bry the Fly Guy on January 10, a science-focused talk and workshop exploring the world of insects for curious young audiences.

Stunning views of Shoalhaven River at Bundanon.

Bundanon is one of nine National Collection Institutions (NCI) in Australia and the only one located in a regional, remote setting.

A companion publication, The Hidden Line: Art of the Boyd Women, has been described by Kent as “almost like stage two of this project.”

The limited-edition exhibition book is due for release on January 9, 2026, and will be available exclusively through Bundanon, with pre-orders now open and priced at $65.