Monthly Archives: August 2018

Rucker’s Musical Ruckus

Posted on August 29, 2018 by maryannadair

[Two-manual harpsichord by Andreas Ruckers, Antwerp (ca 1628) inscribed Joannes Ruckers] The Ruckers family were harpsichord and virginal makers from Antwerp in the 16th and 17th Centuries. Their influence stretched well into the 18th C and to the harpsichord revival … Continue reading →

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Michael’s KmitMent To Neo-Byzantine Art

Posted on August 25, 2018 by maryannadair

[Edda by Michael Kmit (1966) oil on hardboard 72 x 48] Ukrainian/Australian artist Michael Kmit was born in Stryi, Lviv on 25 July 1910. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Kraków, but due to the conflict in WW2, … Continue reading →

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Her Cross | Lawson Wood

Posted on August 22, 2018 by maryannadair

[ “Her Cross” from Lady Pictorial magazine November 20, 1915, Pictorial Review Supplement 1916] English painter, illustrator and designer Lawson Wood, was born Clarence Lawson Wood, on 23 August 1878 in Highgate, London. He was the son of landscape artist … Continue reading →

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The Spring Cycle

Posted on August 18, 2018 by maryannadair

[Above: Spring Cycle by Wen Jun (mixed media) 2013]. This colourful artwork is in the form of a pedicab, which was once commonly used as transport in Chinese cities. Painted in the traditional Spring Festival style, the eight paintings on … Continue reading →

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The Family of Charles Hill

Posted on August 15, 2018 by maryannadair

South Australian engraver, painter and arts educator Charles Hill was born in Coventry, England, in 1824. His father was an officer who served under Lord Wellington and was later the reforming Governor of Leicester County Prison.  Charles was more interested … Continue reading →

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Thank Heaven for 7 Eleven

Posted on August 11, 2018 by maryannadair

Japanese contemporary artist Mr (born in 1969 in Cupa, Japan) is based in the Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo. As a young child he had a love for drawing and received many awards and accolades. By high school he was painting with … Continue reading →

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By Hook or By Crooke | These are Worth a Good Look

Posted on August 8, 2018 by maryannadair

Australian artist Ray Austin Crooke was born in Auburn, Victoria on 12 July 1922. He is known for serene views of Islander people and ocean landscapes, many of which are based on the art of Gauguin. He spent time in … Continue reading →

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Is this Prop Art?

Posted on August 4, 2018 by maryannadair

Above: There is no authority but yourself (Enamel paint on steel and composition board). Did someone get distracted and forget to hang this up? Melbourne artist and experimental musician Marco Fusinato was born in 1964. His interests include political and … Continue reading →

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