Artists
"Painter": a Covid-19 lockdown story
A homeless woman who went by the name of Painter was amongst a number of homeless people accommodated at Birches Apartments in Simpson Street, East Melbourne, during the Covid lockdowns in 2020-21.
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Artist's studio at Tasma Terrace
Newspaper clipping reporting on the new studio and showroom created at Tasma Terrace for the artist, Julia de Ville, jeweller and taxidermist.
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Arts and East Melbourne
Article about Melbourne Society of Women Painters and Scultpors 96th annual exhibition. The Society meets at the Ola Cohn Centre in East Melbourne. Article featuring Gregory R. Smith for his exhibiton of paintings at the Victorian Artists Society in East Melbourne. Article about Victorian Artists Society and its teachers. Antiques & Art in Victoria, August-December 2005.
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Canvases a testament to a life's work
An article about the life and work of Joyce Meier. Joyce Meier and her family lived at 73-75 Grey Street, East Melbourne for nearly 60 years. She had trained as an artist but did not pursue a professional career after her marriage, but continued to paint for her own pleasure. She filled her house with canvases and murals. Photos
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Eking out a living
Newspaper clipping about the hardships of life as an artist. The article centres on Paul Knight, a resident of East Melbourne. Photo. The Age, 12 November 2003.
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Fairies' Tree
Newspaper clipping about The Fairies' Tree, Fitzroy Gardens, sculpted by Ola Cohn in the years 1931-1934.
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Frances Burke talk
Paper on Frances Burke, textile designer, given by Nanette Carter at East Melbourne Historical Society meeting on 16 August 2006.
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Frances Burke: The Fabric of Modernism
An interview with Nanette Carter and Robyn Oswald-Jacobs about their new book Frances Burke, Designer of Modern Textiles. The article provides an extensive overview of Burke's work as a textile designer.
Frances Burke lived in East Melbourne for all of her adult life.
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Harold Freedman: the big picture
A book on the work of Harold Freedman, artist best known for his painted and mosaic murals. Known in East Melbourne as the creator of The Legend of Fire mosaic mural which adorns the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Headquarters in Albert Street. This work is covered in detail. Multiple coloured illustrations. Index.
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