The Latest Breaking News from John Olsen

'Things change': Crows coach cagey on finals ultimatum

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he understands the narrative behind reports that he's set to be axed if the Crows lose their AFL elimination final.

AAP · Sep 2

‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show

Now the largest public gallery in NSW outside of Sydney, NAG’s new exhibition marries big names with local artists – and celebrates a changing city

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26

Crows to accelerate contract talks with coach Nicks

Adelaide chairman John Olsen says the Crows will soon accelerate talks with head coach Matthew Nicks about a contract extension.

AAP · Nov 13, 2025

‘Completely unique’: two early Sidney Nolan paintings to go up for sale for first time in almost 75 years

Canvases going to auction were part of Nolan’s breakthrough exhibition in 1949, described as a ‘pivotal moment’ in Australian art

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023

Major Olsen painting primed for a you beaut restoration

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is restoring John Olsen's ceiling painting Summer in the you beaut Country 2, and the public is invited to watch.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

'In a class of his own': tributes to artist John Olsen at state memorial

'John Olsen leaves a space but ... he saw to it that it would be filled with colour and light.'

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023

Auction of major John Olsen work just fetches $250,000 reserve price

The first major work by John Olsen to be auctioned since the artist's death has been sold at the bottom end of expectations.

The New Daily · May 2, 2023

Acclaimed Australian artist John Olsen farewelled at funeral in Sydney

Loved ones gathered at a funeral service for acclaimed Australian artist John Olsen hear his friend, the late comedian Barry Humphries, was due to give his eulogy.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2023

John Olsen’s art and life contains valuable lessons for young artists

The award-winning painter, who passed away this week aged 95, sucked the marrow out of life — and encouraged others to do the same.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2023

Morning Mail: record-setting Cyclone Ilsa hits WA, Dutton accused on voice, alleged Pentagon leaker arrested

Storm hits near Port Hedland after setting new wind speed record of 218kmh; Liberal leader accused of misrepresenting meeting in country WA

The Guardian - AU · Apr 13, 2023