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Ken Done with Leah Djikic, whose artwork inspired him.

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.

  • Julie Power

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Ken Done home, by Glenn Murcutt

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.

  • Julie Power
Lesleigh Jermanus and Ken Done, two of the winners of the Australian Fashion Laureate 2022, in Sydney. 22nd November 2022 Photo: Janie  Barrett

‘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.

  • Melissa Singer
Ken Done at the opening of his new solo exhibition Ken Done: 20 Years at Bluethumb Gallery in Richmond.

‘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.”

  • Elizabeth Flux
Ken Done in 1986, and in 2022.

‘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.

  • Nick Galvin
Cook Like An Italian with Silvia Colloca

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.

  • Bridget McManus
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Senator Andrew Bragg.

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.

  • Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
Ken Done.

'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.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons

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