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07/04/2025

08/09/2021

Historic Resident of Darling Point: The Fascinating Life of Jules Francois Archibald

Discover the life of Jules François Archibald, journalist, obsessive and the benefactor who gave rise to the Archibald Prize. Did you know he lived in Darling Point?

11/05/2021

S*x, alcoholism, abandonment: growing up with Australia's most famous living painter

Gallerist Tim Olsen's memoir reveals "the brutality attached to living under the shadow” of his famous artist father, John, its after-effects and their recent reconciliation.

01/04/2021

He said, ‘You should invest, I’ll help you out’

When a friend suggested an art investment scheme that returned 20 per cent a year, it seemed an ideal opportunity. But seven years later the claims, like the art, have failed to deliver.

04/02/2021

Why a secret $500m art collection may never be revealed

He was an anonymous businessman before revealing a plan to give his art collection to the state. But now Lindsey Hogg’s grand gesture is far from a sure thing.

26/11/2020

Brett Whiteley painting smashes Australian art auction record
Price estimates for Henri's Armchair, from the artist's iconic Lavender Bay series, had ranged from $5 million to $7 million.
Read in The Sydney Morning Herald: https://apple.news/A-DeFEJCpQZyW64GoEsO1xA

11/07/2020

That is great news Carriage Works

The Berejiklian government has backed a philanthropist-led lifeline to lift the multi-arts venue out of voluntary administration.

23/05/2020

Maybe good news for

Philanthropists offer multimillion-dollar lifeline to Carriageworks

The donors include billionaire philanthropist Kerr Neilson who said he was "interested in ensuring the country has as much exposure to 'art' as is practicable".

07/03/2020

Wow interesting page 😉

29/02/2020

Just so worth to be shared!!

05/03/2019

OPEN TONIGHT 6-8pm
ARO in
The talented Annette Russell has put together her own well worth the visit