"Published on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of the Heide Museum of Modern Art, November 2011"--Title page verso.

"Heide Museum of Modern Art began life in 1934 as the home of John and Sunday Reed and has since evolved into one of Australia's most important cultural institutions. Heide, as it is affectionately known, has a national reputation based upon the vision of the Reeds and their role in the development and promotion of modern art in Australia. For all who visit, Heide offers an inspiring, educational and thought-provoking experience of modern and contemporary art, architecture and landscape."--Publisher website.

Heide: a history of giving -- History of collecting -- Foundation of a modernist collection: the John and Sunday Reed purchase and bequest -- Barrett Reid bequest -- Albert and Barbara Tucker gift -- Development of Heide's sculpture park -- Contemporary art in Heide collection 1981-2011 -- List of artists -- List of donors.
Includes bibliographical references.