Vew from the chair: Speeches of Richard WL Austin

Contents Trustees Citation 6 Foreword 7 Introduction I o I The beginning 12 2 Taking account of Asia 16 3 The role of a State Gallery (I) The 1988 blockbuster exhibitions 42 (II) Acquisitions 1988-95 49 (Ill) Other exhibitions 1988-95: Consolidation Expo and post-Expo 57 (IV) The educational and social role of the Gallery 99 4 The need for private as well as government support 116 5 Outside speeches and miscellaneous speeches 136 6 Personal awards and farewell speeches 160 Endnotes 176 List of Speeches 184