http://www.artloft.com.au Artloft en-us Nolan's New to Stock http:// www.artloft.com.au/art_talk/Exhibition_Reviews/post/45/ Just a quick note to point out that we have 4 Sidney Nolan screenprints coming into stock. They are from the Kelly 2 series published by Marlborough Graphics in London in the 1970's. The titles are: 'Mansfield', 'The Burning Tree', 'First Class Marksman' and 'The Watchtower'. 'Mansfield' is one of my favourite works by Nolan and the addition of Kelly and his horse into the screenprint is a mastersroke. Images can be viewed on the Sidney Nolan page in the stockroom. Justin Combes 2008-12-09 Euan Macleod http:// www.artloft.com.au/art_talk/Exhibition_Reviews/post/42/ Euan Macleod is currently having an exhibition of his work in Leipzeg, Germany along with the Australian artist Shonah Trescott as part of the Leipzeg International Art Programme. The exhibition has been extended to October 15th. One can understand how his highly expressive works would be appreciated in Europe. The latest issue of the magazine 'Artist Profile' has an in-depth interview with Macleod which is well worth reading. Justin Combes 2008-09-19 Sidney Nolan Retrospective 2 http:// www.artloft.com.au/art_talk/Exhibition_Reviews/post/27/ The Sidney Nolan retrospective has moved on to Melbourne. I noticed a least one review in the Melbourne press that put forward the view that after the brilliant early works Nolan became a cynical painter. In my opinion this is just plain wrong. Time after time throughout his whole career Sidney Nolan produced paintings of stunning power. In common with many prolific artists Nolan produced his share of lesser works. But even when you compare these pieces to the work of his contemporaries you see what an extraordinary imagination he had as an artist. Justin Combes 2008-03-11 Sidney Nolan Review http:// www.artloft.com.au/art_talk/Exhibition_Reviews/post/19/ I had decided to wait for a while before visiting the Sidney Nolan retrospective in Sydney. Nolan is my favourite Australian painter and I didn't want the press reviews of the show to colour how I took the exhibition in. On the whole it is a great retrospective. Some rare works of very high quality are included in the show and the selection of the Kelly paintings includes some stunning pieces that are outside of the main series and have a claim to be of equal if not greater strength. I was however saddened to see that the Gallipoli paintings were not represented. If some of the late China works were left out there would have been space for several of the best paintings from this important series. What the retrospective does show off is the sheer depth of Nolan's vision - what an imagination! I will collect my thoughts over the next few days and add a new post concentrating on some highlights. If Sidney Nolan is an artist who you have felt unsure of I urge you to visit this beautiful exhibition! Justin Combes 2008-01-24