CANBERRA.- The National Gallery of Australia today announced a landmark gift of $7million from well known Melbourne based philanthropists Pauline Gandel and John Gandel AO. “The National Gallery of Australia has an essential role in developing the national art collection for future generations of Australians. Pauline and I hope that our support will inspire others to follow in our footsteps,” said Mr Gandel. “This is a truly visionary and extremely generous act of benefaction. The National Gallery of Australia is deeply grateful to Pauline and John Gandel for their support of our vision,” said Mr Rupert Myer AM, Chairman of the National Gallery of Australia Council. The announcement comes at a time when the National Gallery of Australia is experiencing a period of significant revitalisation with the opening of the new Stage 1 redevelopment including 11 new Indigenous art galleries and a stunning new Function Hall due to open in S