Corbett and Yueji Lyon
Corbett and Yueji Lyon collect Australian contemporary art from the early 1990s to the present, with over 350 works across several media. They follow a limited group of artists in depth over many years, while adding newer names. The collection is shown at the Lyon Housemuseum in Melbourne, a building that combines living space with a museum.
Artists named in the collection
Howard Arkley, Patricia Piccinini, Brook Andrew, Shaun Gladwell, Callum Morton, Daniel von Sturmer, Emily Floyd, Linda Marrinon, Matthew Sleeth
On record
- The Lyon Foundation, a not-for-profit public art museum entity, was established in 2012.
- The adjacent Housemuseum Galleries were completed in 2019.
- The first work acquired was a 1989 piece by Linda Marrinon.
- Visits are by pre-booked tour on designated days.
Institutional roles
- Founding patrons, Lyon Foundation
Questions
What does Corbett and Yueji Lyon collect?Corbett and Yueji Lyon collect Australian contemporary art from the early 1990s to the present, with over 350 works across several media. They follow a limited group of artists in depth over many years, while adding newer names. The collection is shown at the Lyon Housemuseum in Melbourne, a building that combines living space with a museum.
Which artists are in the Corbett and Yueji Lyon collection?Cited sources name works by Howard Arkley, Patricia Piccinini, Brook Andrew, Shaun Gladwell, Callum Morton, Daniel von Sturmer, Emily Floyd, Linda Marrinon.
Can the public see the collection of Corbett and Yueji Lyon?Yes. Works are shown at Lyon Housemuseum in Melbourne, Australia.
Sources
- Lyon Housemuseum, Wikipedia
- Keeping It Close To Home, Larry's List
Last verified 2026-10-31.
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