Ken Done: No Rules
Ken Done’s philosophy has long been that artists should create their own rules, and this is at the heart of his new solo exhibition, Ken Done: No Rules. For decades, Done has shaped Australian cultural iconography with his exuberant use of colour, reimagining familiar national motifs in ways that are both playful and profound.
Brimming with the artist’s characteristic energy, the exhibition transforms HOTA with Done’s unmistakable palette. Alongside celebrated works, No Rules reveals rarely seen pieces from international brand collaborations that have informed and expanded his practice, drawn directly from his private collection. The exhibition also marks a significant moment for the Gold Coast, as HOTA acquires 2 works from Done’s personal collection, ensuring his artistic legacy can be shared with future generations.
As an enduring figure in Australian art, Done has introduced countless audiences to the vitality of local creativity. Ken Done: No Rules celebrates this legacy, affirming his role as both cultural ambassador and trailblazer. On view until February 15, 2026.
Image credit: KEN DONE, Ken Done: No Rules. Installation view, Home of the Arts, Yugambeh/Gold Coast, 2025. Courtesy of Experience Gold Coast
