At 90-years old, it is surprising that Far Away, So Close is the first retrospective of Janet Dawson’s work. Janet Dawson: renewed appreciationSome 20 years on, curator Denise Mimmocchi gives viewers a renewed appreciation of Dawson’s unwaivering need to paint her world. Installation view of the ‘Janet Dawson: Far Away, So Close’ at the Art Gallery of NSW. Installation view of the ‘Janet Dawson: Far Away, So Close’ at the Art Gallery of NSW. Janet Dawson: Faraway, So Close is at Art Gallery of New South Wales, Naala Nura building, until 18 January 2026.