Thursday 01 October 2020

NAS alumni and staff Gary Deirmendjian has released a book, A Prevailing Sense of Disquiet, published by Hardie Grant Books. A Prevailing Sense of Disquiet is a visually rich and multi-voiced introduction to the work and practice of this restless and somewhat defiant creative spirit. His unusual mode of practice has produced an extensive body of work that is often described as beguiling, thought…

Wednesday 30 September 2020

NAS is hosting a lively and accessible series of classical music concerts broadcast live from the atmospheric Cell Block Theatre on campus, in partnership with Melbourne Digital Concert Hall, presenting some of Australia’s most outstanding and beloved musicians. MDCH has been a trailblazer since being created in March to help support performers who have been hard hit by Covid, seeing their incom…

Tuesday 29 September 2020

Article by Kerrie O’Brien NAS alumni and Former Head of Sculpture Ron Robertson-Swann speaks with Sydney Morning Herald about his work, practice and time at the National Art School. Read the full article through the link below. Image: Ron Robertson-Swann. Photo: Louise Kennerley READ MORE

Monday 14 September 2020

The National Art School was thrilled to see our BFA 2 Painting Student Lesley Wengembo and Campus Assistant Mal Nabogi featured on the ‘Feel Good Sunday’ segment on Channel Ten’s The Project. The interviews took place in our campus studios, chatting about Lesley’s practice and the friendship between the two fostered at NAS. Watch the full TV segment below. Image: National Art School student Les…

Monday 07 September 2020

Article by Ben Doherty “When you paint someone you know, it is not just a subject, it’s someone you have a connection with. I wanted to capture that soul, that person, the generosity that everyone sees in him. I hope I have done that.” – Lesley Wengembo The Guardian Australia speak with current student Lesley Wengembo and the subject of his Archibald Prize entry, NAS Campus Assistant Mal Nabogi…