Kim Nelson Retrospective
12-27 September 2025
Kim Nelson was an outstanding and highly accomplished artist, an incredible community organiser and contributor, and a legend of the Australian arts scene.
2025 marks ten years since his passing - a terrible loss still keenly felt by the countless artists, art lovers, and people who knew and loved him and his work.
In September 2025, the Kim Nelson Retrospective at Tyger will feature works never seen before in a gallery by this incredible artist.
It's going to be a landmark show, and may be your last ever chance to buy and own a Kim Nelson original.
The show runs from 12-27 September 2025. The works will be available for purchase to subscribers a few days before the opening, so if you want to receive the catalogue, sign up now for Tyger Gallery's mailing list.
We would also love for you to join us at the Grand Opening event on Saturday 13 September. Please register below.
Please register to join us in Yass on Saturday 13 September for the Grand Opening of the Kim Nelson Retrospective show.
The artworks FOR SALE (prints, sketches, understudies, mixed media and oils) will be on display at Tyger. They will be available to subscribers a few days before the opening, so if you want to receive the catalogue, sign up for Tyger’s mailing list.
The Grand Opening ceremonies will take place next door to Tyger in the Yass Memorial Hall. There will be a display of Kim's ephemera (paint palettes, media clippings, childhood works, etc) and his well known works (not for sale) at the Memorial Hall from 10am-5pm.
Running order:
● 10am - Tyger Gallery & Memorial Hall ephemera exhibit open
● 10.30am - Opening speeches in Memorial Hall, followed by drinks
● 12-1.30pm - Daniel Kelly music
● 2-2.45pm - Anna Ransom music
● 3-5pm - Wine and cheese (thanks to Clonakilla Wines)
● 5pm - Tyger Gallery & Memorial Hall ephemera exhibit close
We look forward to celebrating Kim's life and work with you.
About Kim Nelson
Kim Nelson (1958–2015) was an acclaimed Australian symbolist artist, celebrated for evocative works exploring spirituality, mythology, and human emotion. His art seamlessly merged classical and abstract styles, featuring recurring motifs like the Red Shawl.
Before committing fully to fine art in 1996, Kim worked in graphic design, advertising, music, and heritage curation, earning awards in heritage and tourism.
His paintings were exhibited across Australia and internationally, held in prestigious collections from London to New York.
Deeply philanthropic, Kim supported numerous charitable causes through his art. He lived and worked in the foothills of the Brindabella mountain range, dedicating his life to creativity, community, and cultural enrichment.