Work of key women added to vast photography collection One of Australia's biggest photography collections was missing the work of some important women artists but recent acquisitions are helping fix that. AAP · Jan 16
A different kind of Australian masculinity: the fractured life of influential photographer Max Dupain Only when you take the dust jacket off this book is it revealed – printed around the hardback itself. The most famous photograph by Australia’s most famous photographer, the most iconic Australian image of the last century – Sunbaker, c. 1938. The Conversation · Dec 10, 2024
Max Dupain: A Portrait by Helen Ennis review – the man who took Australia’s most famous photo In this very readable and moving biography, the Sunbaker photographer comes across as someone who spoke against his myth – but also traded on it until the end The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2024
Music memoirs, cooking classes and squatting at Kanye’s: the best Australian books out in November Each month Guardian Australia editors and critics pick the upcoming titles they have already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2024
Powerhouse Museum acquires David Jones’ archive, brimming with forgotten stories of Australia’s past David Jones is donating its archive to Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum, it has been announced today. It is a timely reminder of the significance of “DJs”, Australia’s oldest department store, to the development of modern Australia. The Conversation · Jul 30, 2024
AFR takes up the cause of ‘unfairly maligned billionaire’ Gina Rinehart Mining magnate praised for her ‘life-changing generosity’ in a series of flattering portraits. Plus: ABC’s board tussle The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023
Glorious beach summers are part of the Australian imagination. My children are making different memories What to the rest of us has been an aberrant few years has to this new generation been their whole life The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2022
Hannah Cabinet masterpiece among flood-damaged artworks in Lismore Regional Gallery Hundreds of precious artworks have gone under; among them are Geoff Hannah's renowned and intricate masterwork the Hannah Cabinet and works by Margaret Olley and Max Dupain. ABC News · Mar 3, 2022