Category Archives: Visual Arts

“Australia” at the Royal Academy, London: A definitive response

Posted on October 2, 2013 by johnofoz

At last. From Dr Janet McKenzie, art historian, artist and knowledgable member of the Australian diaspora, a definitive and perceptive response to “Australia” at the Royal Academy, London. And a masterful put-down of an arrogant British critical establishment. This essay … Continue reading →

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Australia Council report “dispels the simple dichotomy that has art on one side and commerce on the other” (@unsungsongs)

Posted on February 7, 2011 by johnofoz

Your correspondent has read the OzCo Executive Summary. But geez, the report runs to 101 pages so don’t expect a review. http://bit.ly/hc6HIG . The @unsungsongs article is here: http://t.co/8Qx0Som Your correspondent, too, has difficulty with the view that a difference … Continue reading →

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In Defence of Ron Mueck and His Audience

Posted on May 19, 2010 by johnofoz

Ron Mueck’s show, recently on view in Melbourne is shortly to open in Brisbane. A recent advertisement prompted a revisit to some earlier unresolved thoughts. Christopher Allen commenting in The Australian on the Ron Mueck exhibition at the National Gallery … Continue reading →

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