Sidney Nolan
How five generations of Boyd women shaped an artistic dynasty
The creative lives of five generations of Boyd women are finally revealed in a major new exhibition featuring more than 300 works, including intimate, never-before-seen family photographs by Mary Nolan.
- Gabriella Coslovich
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Peter Carey says he’s done writing novels: ‘You have to know when it’s enough’
The Australian literary giant has confirmed there won’t be another novel from him.
- Melanie Kembrey
These works by Sidney Nolan have never been displayed. Now they’re heading to Melbourne
In 1962, the artist visited Auschwitz. The paintings he created afterwards have been brought together in a new exhibition.
- Will Cox
The novice art detective who rewrote the story of Sidney Nolan
Andrew Turley knew little about art when he walked into an auction house and walked away with a $40,000 painting. It was the beginning of a remarkable journey.
- Gabriella Coslovich
Charmian Clift, ‘radicalising force’ for feminism, finally gets to shine
A new documentary shows the Australian writer as a glamorous rebel and unrecognised collaborator on George Johnston’s novel My Brother Jack.
- Garry Maddox
Sidney Nolan works formerly owned by a lord go under the hammer – with an important caveat
Lord McAlpine, who first came across the artist thanks to a Qantas in-flight menu, owned at least 42 of his works. Now they’re hitting the open market for the first time.
- Elizabeth Flux
Hundreds of never-before-seen Sidney Nolan artworks up for grabs
Organisers say everyone ‘can have a chance of bidding and buying’ at the auction of more than 200 ‘modestly priced’ artworks in Melbourne.
- Carolyn Webb
The best art shows to see in Sydney this weekend
From unnerving pale blue skies to piles of gravel that resemble pyramids - these are the small gallery exhibitions not to miss.
- John McDonald
Is the priceless artwork in Russell Crowe’s new film real – and is it his?
There are some spectacular paintings on display in Russell Crowe’s Poker Face, and the writer-director-star claims most of them are real. But how many are his?
- Karl Quinn
A rare collection of Sidney Nolan’s earliest works are going under the hammer
An exhibition of works from the ’30s and ’40s will travel to Sydney and Melbourne – and includes one with a secret message inscribed on the back.
- Elizabeth Flux