CURATOR FLOORTALK: Public Impressions - Sidney Nolan in Popular Media

Step inside the world of Sidney Nolan and discover how one of Australia’s most iconic artists became a household name.

In the mid-twentieth century, colour magazines and the rise of television transformed how art was seen and shared. With striking images and compelling stories reaching mass audiences, artists could connect with the public like never before. Sidney Nolan embraced this moment, working with the media in ways that helped cement his place in Australia’s popular imagination.

Join exhibition curator Dr Kate Warren and CMAG Senior Curator Virginia Rigney for an engaging guided walkthrough of Public Impressions: Sidney Nolan in Popular Culture. Unpack the fascinating interplay between artistic personalities, print media, and the public, and gain fresh insights into how Nolan’s image—and his art—circulated far beyond the gallery walls.

Image Caption: Promotional article for reproduction offer of Sidney Nolan painting Death of Sergeant Kennedy at Stringybark Creek, Pix Magazine, 16 September 1967, Courtesy State Library of NSW