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Exhibition

Simple Wonders: Exhibition of the Paintings from the Collection of Andrew Johns Part Nine: Patrick Carroll and Jamie Boyd

Both Patrick Carroll (1949-2019) and Jamie Boyd (1948-) are masters at capturing the colour and "simple wonder* of the Australian landscape and bush. Join us today as we continue to reivew the paintings in the "Simple Wonders" exhibition on display at the "Singleton Arts and Cultural Centre".

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Grace Crowley and Ralph Balson: A shared passion for abstract art

Today we learn about the pioneering development of Abstract art by Grace Crowley and Ralph Balson in the early to mid C20th, via a new exhibition opening in Melbourne.

Australian Artist

An extraordinary find in South Australia....

Today we bring you the remarkable story of a prolific artist whose work was only discovered after his death....

Sculpture

Heath Satow - Reflective sculptures

Today we meet an American artist who creates enormous public structures in polished stainless steel. The visual variety offered by his chosen medium reflects the nuances of the messages in each piece.

Exhibition

Pop In to the Pop Up Art Exhibition: Middleton Arts & Craft Hall, South Australia Part 2

Continuing on from yesterday's showcasing of the PopUp Art Exhibition for the works of Rowdy Wylie and Geraldine Rosser - today we look more in depth at the works of Geraldine.

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A Return to Frank Bowling

Continuing "a look" a artists who paint in patterns today we return to enjoy the remarkable works of abstract artist Frank Bowling.

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Abstract Figuration by Thomas Riesner

It's exciting when we get to meet a new artist - especially when this person is creating in a style very different to what we are used to appreciating. German artist Thomas Riesner brings a fresh, challening and unbridled perspective to images using abstract figuration.

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Lee Krasner: Part Three

Viewing some of the abstract paintings by Lee Krasner who said: "I am not to be trusted around my old work for any length of time". Join me in looking at these amazing works from an inspirational artist.

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Lee Krasner: Part Two

Abstract artist Lee Krasner's involvement In the The New Deal program was instituted by the US government under President Franklin Roosevelt "to revitalize the American economy in the midst of the Great Depression."

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Lee Krasner: Part One

Lee Krasner (1908-1984) who was a pioneer of Abstract Expression and played a significant role in making New York a thriving centre for modern art in the postwar period.

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Eva Hesse

Eva Hesse was one of the most influential minimalist artists of her time, known for her revolutionary use of space and material. Credit: Zimra Chickering, emorywheel.com

Contemporary

Reflection: Embracing the Beauty in the World

Rosh Hashanah gives us a time and the encouragement to reflect on the beauty of the world. Today we will enjoy our reflection through more paintings by Israeli artist Elena Kotliarker. Image: The Flowers and Dragonflies by Elana Kotliarker (fineartamerica.com)

Celebration

Welcoming in Rosh Hashanah

"L’shana tovah u’metukah" to all my Jewish family and friends. May you have a good and sweet new year. Image: "The Herald of Dawn" by Elena Kotliarker (villageyontif.com)

Bees

Henri Matisse, Bees and Beyond

Jane and I have been to Canberra to see the Matisse and Picasso Exhibition. But following on from our Bee Week, today I wanted to show you Matisse's "Bees" creation which was part of the "cut-outs" used by Matisse to design the Chapel of the Rosary in Vence, France.

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John Hoyland

John Hoyland (1934-2011) London based British abstract artist- considered to be one of the best.

Multimedia

Ivon Oates: Dorset Artist

Ivon Oates’s multi-disciplinary approach incorporates new media with fine arts and architectural/landscape design.

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Frank Bowling: Part Three

Up close you can see & feel the acrylic paint which has been mixed with gel and applied using a spatula. The intricate texture and patterns combined with the colours are amazing. I just love Frank Bowling's creative genius.

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Frank Bowling: Part Two

Frank Bowling had a deep understanding of the dynamics of the flow of paint and the drama of colour combination.

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Frank Bowling: Part One

One of my favourite Abstract Artists would have to be Frank Bowling who said: The possibilities of paint are never-ending.

Techniques

Tulips and Much More

Showcasing some art featuring tulips such as depicted in Islamic Art, Ebru, and Anna Pavord's book Tulip Mania.

Portraits

Helene Schjerfbeck: "Intimacy and Interiority... What matters is at an angle"

Helena Sofia (Helene) Schjerfbeck painted in a realistic style and is best known for her portraits, especially self portraits. (Credit: en.wikipedia.org)

Multimedia

The Hayward Gallery, Art and Science & The Threads of Creative Union

Showcasing the works of Hicham Berrada who creates illuminated tanks featuring delicate and ephemeral chemical landscapes akin to tiny coral reefs. Also the Coral Reef Crochet pieces by Christine and Margaret Wertheim.

Women Artists

Dorothy Braund

Dorothy Braund was a painter, printmaker, teacher and critic, she must have been one busy multi-talented woman. Dorothy taught art at three Melbourne schools in the 1950s, gave talks on ABC radio in 1961-64, and reviewed children’s books for the Australian in 1969-77.

Outerspace

Ten Modern Masters Who Elevated 'Space Art' to Astronomical Heights

Ten Depictions of the Cosmos by Modern Masters including Wassily Kandinsky, Georgia O'Keefe, Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol.

Colour

Prussian Blue: The Colour that Changed the World

An article The Colour that Changed the World from ArtistNetwork. Plus a video about the blue paintings by Yves Klein,