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SMH: One of the most original artists of his generation, Colin Lanceley deserves his place in art history

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SMH: One of the most original artists of his generation, Colin Lanceley deserves his place in art history

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Article by: John McDonald. Photo: Colin and Kay Lanceley in the 1970s.

I know comparisons are odious, but some contrasts are so revealing they are hard to ignore. The huge turn-out for the opening of Colin Lanceley: Earthly Delights, showed what a strong following the artist still commands. He is remembered with great fondness for his warmth, charm, and intelligence, not to mention a life-long devotion to his craft.

In the catalogue, Lanceley’s widow, Kay, remembers him in London in the 70s, saying: “I love art. I love to make it. I love to look at it. I love to read about it. I love to think about it. I love to talk about it.”

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Our academic year kicked off with Drawing Week, a program of drawing intensive workshops for our 2nd and 3rd year BFA students.

At the @sydneyoperahouse workshop, led by Drawing Lecturer Tango Conway, students were invited to experiment and expand their practice in an environment rarely open to the public.

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Our academic year kicked off with Drawing Week, a program of drawing intensive workshops for our 2nd and 3rd year BFA students. At the @sydneyoperahouse workshop, led by Drawing Lecturer Tango Conway, students were invited to experiment and expand their practice in an environment rarely open to the public. Learn more about the BFA program at the link in bio.

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Curated by Dr Liz Bradshaw, with work by artists Kika Kereru Baker, Daniel Browning, Sam Chan, Blake Griffiths, Frankie L.A, nikita lelu, r e a, Victoria Spence, Jake Starr, Ali Tahayori, Magic Young and Justine Youssef.

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Here’s to 2025.

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Welcome back students! Today we were pleased to have students—both new and returning—at NAS for Orientation Week. Our new Director & CEO Dr Kristen Sharp was on campus this week to welcome all students and share her vision for the year ahead. Here’s to 2025.
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