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The Idemitsu Collection from Tokyo

Today we look at an inspirational Japanese man named Sazo Idemitsu, a petroleum magnate who created his own museum in 1966 to showcase his personal art collection, acquired over more than 75 years. Image: From the book "Japan: Masterpieces from the Idemitsu Collection"

Sculpture

Glittering, glamorous glass!

Today we look at the amazing properties of a unique form of glass sculpture, against the background of more well known types of glass. Image: jackstorms.com

Buildings and Structures

Past Posts No 20 October 2018: Windows

Windows are such an essential part of our daily lives that we seldom stop to think about them and how they affect our perception of houses and the world around us. The Past Posts bring "windows" into focus in a variety of ways. Image: A section from "The Studdio" by Anne Newman

Sculpture

Marvellous microscopic miracles!

Today we meet a man who makes tiny sculptures in the eye of a needle or on the tip of a pin, just for the fun and challenge of working in a microscopic environment! Image: David A Lindon Instagram.

Japan

The mystical appeal of Japanese fans!

Today we learn how the artistry of the Japanese hand fan evolved to become a decorative, sought-after fashion accessory throughout Europe. Image: the Met Museum

Exhibition

Past Posts No 19 October 2018: Homage to Houses

Our Past Posts today explore the concept of "house" & "home" & how significant this is to our lives. Includes installation sculptures by English artist Dame Rachel Whiteread & paintings by Edward Hopper, Vincent Van Gogh, Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet. Image: "The Macedonian Shepherd" by Anne Newman

Japan

Hiroshi Yoshida - unique ukiyo-e Part 2

Today we look at how Hiroshi Yoshida's desire to learn and experience Western culture first hand led to him combining the French Impressionist style with traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques to achieve his own unique print style. (Image: ukiyo-e.org)

Japan

Hiroshi Yoshida - painter, printmaker and pioneer - Part 1

Today we look at the work of the widely travelled Japanese painter and printmaker, Hiroshi Yoshida, who is just as famous for his non-Japanese subjects as his scenes around Japan. Image: Courtesy of Artsy.net

Japan

A snapshot of the history of Japanese art - Part 2

Today we take a closer look at the factors that have influenced Japanese art since the Edo Period, right up to the current day. Image: By Yoshida Hiroshi, Credit Wikipedia.

Ceramics

A snapshot of the history of Japanese art - Part 1

Today we look at the historical context of Japanese art, in order to understand its uniqueness and how it came to influence the West. Image: Wikipedia.

Tribute

80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Today we pause to remember the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the conflict in the skies over southern England in 1940. We pay tribute to the bravery , unity and endurance of all involved, in the air and on the ground. Image: Imperial War Museum, England © IWM (HU 104669)

Sculpture

Past Posts No 18 September 2018: Sculpture and a Little Bit More

Past Posts today focus on sculptures from across the globe: The Philippines, USA, France, Italy, Australia and Scotland. Some are famous, others not so well known. Some humans, some animals. Lots to see and think about. (Image Credit: ny.curbed.com)

Perspective

Past Posts No 17 September 2018: Challenging How You Perceive a Work of Art

We all bring our understandings and emotions to a viewing of a work of art. These past posts encourage you to changing your angle of viewing and be open to "seeing more". Photo by Joshua Coleman/Unsplash

Post Impressionism

Georges Seurat - an important legacy cut short

Georges Seurat is one of the most important post-Impressionist artists, as he studied the "science" of colour and largely initiated the Pointilist style, using the technique of small brightly coloured dots to create light and shade. Image courtesy of georgesseurat.org

Cats

Past Post: No 16 August 2018: Pussy Cats in Our Lives and in Art

It's the turn of the pussy cats to be showcased. This is their day. Through past posts you will meet famous artists and their cats and paintings of cats. Plus some amazing photos that only cats can provide. Image: Tran Mau Tri Tam/Unsplash

Impressionism

Camille Pissarro - the Father of Impressionism Part 2

Today we look at Pisarro's involvement in the formalisation of the Impressionist group and his progression into the art styles of the up and coming generation of artists. Image: Courtesy of Wikiart.com

Impressionism

Camille Pissarro - the father figure of the Impressionists Part 1

Today we look at the life and art of Camille Pissarro. He was a key figure in the growth of Impressionism and embraced a number of art styles over his career, from the Classical to Impressionism, and later Neo-Impressionism and Pointilism. Image: Credit Wikiart.com

Landscapes

Past Post: No 14 August 2018: Canaletto

Our Past Posts from 2018 bring you the wonderful paintings of C18th Venetian painter Canaletto who not only recorded daily life on the Grand Canal but also painted Rome and London where he spent many years. Image: The Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice, c.1730 (canalettogallery.org)

Tribute

Various Perspectives on VP Day

Today we recall the 75th anniversary of the end of the second world war in 1945, and the commitment to peace that survives to this day. Image: Wikipedia

Mailbag

August 2020 Mailbag No 2

In the second mailbag for August we bring you a newly discovered Australian painter - Clarrie Cox; some painted ceramics from Bendigo and a Holyland museum from Los Angeles. Image: visitvictoria.com.au

Mailbag

August 2020 MailBag No 1

Our August Mailbag No 1 is brought to you by Norway and their stamp which won the most beauitful stamp in the world for 2019. It was designed by Viggo Ree. Also in the bag: Qantas 747 last flight, Bendigo new law courts, a Paul Whitehead award winning painting. (Image: tnp.no)

Australian Artist

Past Post: No 12 August 2018: Ben Quilty- Artist Extraordinaire

Our past posts today showcase some of the works of the remarkable Australian artist Ben Quilty. You will see portraits of war heroes, learn about Rorschach portraits & landscapes. Image: Ben Quilty (abc.net.au)

Drawings

A powerful message from a powerful artist........

Today we examine the detailed work of Lucienne Rickard in Tasmania. She is making a powerful statement about the plight of endangered and extinct flora and fauna by erasing her work as soon as it's finished! Image: Sydney Arts Guide.

Urban Landscape

Monday's Feature Art Work: Collins Street, 5pm

In today's Feature Art Work, we look at an iconic painting by John Brack, of workers heading home at 5pm along Collins Street, Melbourne Australia, plus a whimsical look of the same streetscape today...... Image: NGV.gov.vic.au

Colour

Past Post: No 11 July 2018: An Australian Connection to Van Gogh; The Colour Wheel and Colour Revolutionaries

Emily Koenders, Australian artist, is going to head today's Past Posts 2018. Related to Van Gogh Emily brings her artistic heritage to us in the form of birds and animals. We also talk colour and visit the "Colour Revolutionaries". Image: facebook.com/emily-koenders-art-gallery

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