Featuring the work of seven artists drawn from South West, South Central and South East Australia, Primavera 2015 reflects on the survival and the revival of forms of cultural production.

Sydney artist Matthys Gerber is a deft painter who deliberately makes work in an array of contrasting styles. From photorealism to fluid abstraction, portraits and still lifes, Gerber’s interests remain wide-ranging and his approach incessantly experimental.

Opening 10 Dec, as part of the Sydney International Art Series, the MCA is presenting Grayson Perry’s first major survey exhibition in the Southern hemisphere.

Hysteric. Outlaw. Criminal. Queer. Four words to describe the artist trio known as Hissy Fit, who will curate Fri 30 Oct.

Experience art into the evening with the MCA’s extended hours every Thursday until 9pm. Enjoy current exhibitions, hear informal talks by curators and other creative thinkers, attend free art making workshops and relax with live music.