The latest podcast episode with Jacqui Stockdale is now online. This video, taken by Jacqui, shows the subject of our conversation, a body of work titled ‘Heads of the Family’- friends and family of her stepfather who came to farewell him towards the end of his life.

Book FREE tickets for my conversation with David Griggs this Wednesday night at the Art Gallery NSW 6pm ➡️ secure.artgallerysociety.org.au/events/details…

Post-talk with the brilliant David Griggs in the Members Lounge Art Gallery NSW - in front of a fabulous Hockney! Loved talking with him about his work and thoughts on art to a great audience. Thanks for joining us everyone!!

Here’s a group of self-portraits worth laying your eyes on! In ‘The Glow’ now showing at Jan Murphy Gallery in Brisbane, leading painter Ben Quilty takes us to his inner life through paint. The distorted forms are also his reflection on our times. Brilliant work!

Remember ‘Eora’ - that astonishing painting by Nicholas Harding which won the Wynne prize this year Art Gallery NSW? I’ve uploaded my conversation with Nicholas which we had minutes after the announcement onto my YouTube Channel. See full video here ➡️ youtu.be/TfSo9xcFrEQ

Coming up soon on the podcast - Fred Fowler!! His skilful use of colour and composition caught my eye years ago and we finally got around to recording a fascinating conversation in his Melbourne studio. It was worth the wait!! I’ll be getting the interview online in a few days.

On the podcast now - Fred Fowler!! With work in the NationalGalleryAus before he even went to art school, his dreamy paintings take you to an alternate realm where colour reigns supreme! Listen here ➡️ talkingwithpainters.com/2022/10/15/ep-…

Here are links to the podcast, YouTube channel and for free tickets to my talk with the fabulous artist Jo Bertini at the AGNSW next Wednesday night! linktr.ee/talkingwithpai…

Brett McMahon now showing at Annandale Galleries

Next Wednesday night 6pm at the Art Gallery NSW!! Join me in conversation with artist Jo Bertini, whose spectacular show ‘Deep in Land’ opened last night at Arthouse Gallery (until 12 November). Get your FREE tickets here ➡️ secure.artgallerysociety.org.au/events/details…

From zebra stones to mica flakes, Fred Fowler’s stunning works are often not just paint! If you’re not into horseracing have a listen to our conversation instead. It’s the latest podcast episode. Talkingwithpainters.com

It’s with a heavy heart that I join in the tributes to Nicholas Harding who passed away last night. It was a real honour to meet him and have the opportunity to ask about his thoughts on painting, landscape, portraiture and life. Vale Nicholas. You will be greatly missed.

Art Meets Activism! Silent auction open now, public auction this Saturday in North Melbourne and via zoom. Leading artists have donated works to highlight the need to treat refugees and asylum seekers with dignity and compassion. To find out more go to : lnkd.in/gS_AZjXx

Here’s a glimpse of Sydney Modern Art Gallery NSW !!!!! Opening on 3 December - with lots of opening celebrations planned. What an exciting addition to the city of Sydney!!🎉🎉🎉 instagram.com/tv/ClKKELVhfST…

My conversation with Belinda Street which was recorded live in front of an audience at Newcastle City Hall is now on the podcast! Listen here ➡️ talkingwithpainters.com

AGNSW trustee and artist Tony Albert’s inspirational words at the media preview of Sydney Modern Art Gallery NSW yesterday 🙏 instagram.com/reel/ClicO8Phm…

Check out Part 1 of ‘The Director’s tour’ where I follow Art Gallery NSW director Michael Brand as he takes us through the stunning new Sydney Modern building!! instagram.com/reel/Clme3XPBZ…

Richard Lewer is one of 9 artists commissioned to create site-specific works for the Art Gallery NSW’s new building and made this stunning work which documents the people and the goings on on the building site of Sydney Modern. See the full video here ➡️ youtu.be/Du-Lad05_vk

It was great hearing Indigenous artist Iluwanti Ken Art Gallery NSW last week. Here’s a link to my short Instagram video. The Yiribana Gallery greets you as soon as you enter the new building. Fabulous! instagram.com/reel/ClzaLasB9…

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