Sidney Nolan
The novice art detective who rewrote the story of Sidney Nolan
Andrew Turley knew little about art when he walked into an auction house and walked away with a $40,000 painting. It was the beginning of a remarkable journey.
- by Gabriella Coslovich
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Charmian Clift, ‘radicalising force’ for feminism, finally gets to shine
A new documentary shows the Australian writer as a glamorous rebel and unrecognised collaborator on George Johnston’s novel My Brother Jack.
- by Garry Maddox
Sidney Nolan works formerly owned by a lord go under the hammer – with an important caveat
Lord McAlpine, who first came across the artist thanks to a Qantas in-flight menu, owned at least 42 of his works. Now they’re hitting the open market for the first time.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Hundreds of never-before-seen Sidney Nolan artworks up for grabs
Organisers say everyone ‘can have a chance of bidding and buying’ at the auction of more than 200 ‘modestly priced’ artworks in Melbourne.
- by Carolyn Webb
The best art shows to see in Sydney this weekend
From unnerving pale blue skies to piles of gravel that resemble pyramids - these are the small gallery exhibitions not to miss.
- by John McDonald
Is the priceless artwork in Russell Crowe’s new film real – and is it his?
There are some spectacular paintings on display in Russell Crowe’s Poker Face, and the writer-director-star claims most of them are real. But how many are his?
- by Karl Quinn
A rare collection of Sidney Nolan’s earliest works are going under the hammer
An exhibition of works from the ’30s and ’40s will travel to Sydney and Melbourne – and includes one with a secret message inscribed on the back.
- by Elizabeth Flux
From the Archives, 1992: Sir Sidney Nolan at 75
Sir Sidney Nolan was one of Australia’s leading 20th century artists. Nolan produced and extraordinary body of work during his lifetime and was recognised as one of the foremost international modern artists. He was born in Melbourne in 1917 and lived and worked in Australia before moving to the United Kingdom in the 1950’s.
- by Michael Shmith
Sidney Nolan’s search for paradise lost and found
A new show at Heide follows the acclaimed Modernist’s quest for paradise, partially propelled by internal turmoil.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Sidney Nolan’s modernist truth speaks to ancient myths
A suite of Sidney Nolan works inspired by an ancient tale of rape and war are on show at TarraWarra.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
It makes art sexy and accessible: Heide turns 40
John and Sunday Reed championed emerging artists and their legacy lives on, as Heide celebrates its 40th anniversary.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
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