From skateboarders to Afghanistan Oct 2, 2009
The memorial's appointment of Gladwell to create works on Australian troops' experiences in Afghanistan continues an artistic role that dates back to World War I, when 10 official war artists were sent, Arthur Streeton among them. The Melbourne duo Lyndell Brown and Charles Green were sent to Afghanistan and Iraq in 2007; others have recently gone to East Timor and the Solomon Islands. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
At last, a facelift for the little gallery that could Jul 17, 2009
Among the highlights are 12 watercolours by Australia's best-known colonial artist, Conrad Martens, plus works by Charles Meere, George Lamber 00004000 t, Julian Ashton, Arthur Streeton, Donald Friend, James Gleeson and David Strachan ... It is said that Samuel Henry Ervin became fascinated by art when he was a schoolboy and bumped into painters Tom Roberts and Arthur Streeton on the Mosman ferry. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Oils may not be oils of masters Mar 1, 2009
Chief executive Tim Goodman would not comment on the findings, but The Sun-Herald understands the seized works contain forgeries of Arthur Streeton and Pro Hart, with further concerns surrounding many works carrying David Boyd's signature ... He strenuously denies dealing in fakes," Mr Zacharatos said. Mr Goodman woud not confirm whether three Arthur Streeton works, once handled by Mr Coles, were among the police consignment. "Until the investigation is finished, I can't say anything. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Oh, if I could just chalk with the animals Feb 28, 2009
This month 19 painters, photographers and installation artists had a sleepover in the zoo to honour famous predecessors such as Arthur Streeton and Tom Roberts, who made the 19th-century tented community at Mosman's Curlew Camp one of the crucibles of Australian art. The contemporary names read like a roll call of the Sydney art scene. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
