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Letters to a Critic
Alan McCulloch’s World of Art Rodney James Australian art through the letters of leading critic Alan McCulloch. Described as 'arguably the most influential Australian art critic of the last half of the twentieth century', Alan McCulloch's work-as illustrator, critic, gallery director and author-reflected on and documented much of this era of visual art in Australia. As critic for the Melbourne Herald from 1951 to 1982 McCulloch was fundamental in the nascent careers of those who were to become some of Australia's most famous artists. His monumental Encyclopedia of Australia Art, first published in 1968 and still in print today, has been acknowledged as the 'single most important reference work on Australian art ever published'. In Letters to a Critic curator and author Rodney James has mined the rich archival treasure of the McCulloch Papers to create a lively combination of biography and illustrated book of letters. Witty, irreverent, profound and heartfelt these previously unpublished letters, critical essays, illustrations and works of art provide a unique insight into the art and lives of Australia's most famed art personalities as they simultaneously reveal McCulloch's role as critic, gallery director and mentor. |
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Una Deerbon
1882-1972 Rodney James Una Deerbon’s life and work in the arts has been celebrated in a wonderful illustrated volume of 152 pages published in 2019. Una Deerbon (1882-1972) came to public notice as early as 1918. A set of postcards record her earliest foray into the world of art and design. As Una Darlow she rose swiftly in the Sydney fashion world. Later, as Una Deerbon, the potter, she was one of only a few practitioners to make a living from the vocation. With her unique style of predominantly hand-built pottery, Una’s work was recognisable for its brightly applied colours, exuberant detailing, multifarious decorations and topical subject matter. She was versatile, strong-willed and resourceful. She possessed excellent entrepreneurial skills and could move seamlessly between the world of fine art pottery produced for exhibitions and commercial ware that was more commonly made and sold for everyday use. The years 1933-34 would prove to be momentous for Deerbon. Three major exhibitions, a move from Sydney to Melbourne and the subsequent setting up of the Deerbon School of Pottery were achieved over an 18-month period. Her ceramics have been purchased by the Australian National Gallery, NGV, Powerhouse Museum and other state and regional galleries. Una Deerbon, artist, costume designer, potter and factory owner, is the subject of this essay – a social and artistic history and the first to chart in detail a considerable life and career. PUBLISHED: 14 November 2023
PAGES 152 SIZE 29cm x 27cm |
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