Ken Done
How 11-year-old Leah’s art ended up in a museum, and inspiring Ken Done
Ten children were inspired to draw or paint sharks or rays, endangered or at risk from overfishing. Then acclaimed artists were prompted to do their own works.
- by Julie Power
Latest
The day Mosman Council rejected Australia’s most famous architect
Glenn Murcutt designed a home for his friend Ken Done that was meant to be timeless. Then Mosman Council insisted on changes. Now the home has been restored.
- by Julie Power
The contributions of artists will be around for centuries
It is the contribution of their artists which make a country.
Letters
Letters
‘Leave Danny Lim alone’: Urgent inquiry into police culture needed
There are times when the police need to be heavy-handed, but this was not one of them. This was an unnecessarily punitive approach for the “eternity man” of our generation.
‘I’ve been working hard for a long time’: Ken Done honoured at Australia’s fashion Oscars
The country’s fashion industry awards also honoured Camilla and Marc, Rebecca Vallance and a ‘lockdown brand’ on a meteoric rise.
- by Melissa Singer
‘Art should give you pleasure’: Inside the colourful world of Ken Done
Launching his new show in Melbourne the legendary artist says that art’s like a relationship. “You’re not getting everything on the first date, it’s over time.”
- by Elizabeth Flux
‘I hope to be better still’: Why legendary artist Ken Done is painting over his old pictures
For Ken Done, the passion for painting still burns bright, but equally strong is his desire to make the most of all of his work.
- by Nick Galvin
Silvia Colloca: ‘You don’t have to be an Italian to cook like one’
While times are hard in Italy right now, Colloca’s latest series of Cook Like an Italian reflects her culture’s joyous approach to food.
- by Bridget McManus
CBD
City life
Super industry warrior takes super fight to Aunty
Bragg has criticised the ABC for a content-sharing agreement with The New Daily. But he’s also got concerns about finance reporter Alan Kohler’s side gig.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
Exclusive
Australia Day
'We need to pay respect to England': Ken Done says Australia Day should stay on January 26
The prominent artist said January 26 was not a "day of shame" but there should be a second holiday to celebrate Aboriginal history.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Editorial
Australia Day
Let us celebrate Indigenous Australians' difficult journey this Australia Day
The artist Ken Done has kicked off the debate - yet again - over the celebration of Australia Day.
- The Herald's View
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