Franklin Street
Swansea
Looby a Documentary
GSB Council has arranged the screening of a Documentary on acclaimed painter Keith Looby which reveals the ruthless politics of the Australian Art Scene.
Keith Looby – won the Archibald Prize in 1984 with a portrait of Max Gillies, won the Blake Prize for Religious Art in 1973, the Sulman Prize in 1974, was Canberra Artist of the Year in 1992 and has won numerous other awards. Exhibits at Bruce Heiser Gallery, Brisbane, and in recent years also with Damien Minton Gallery, Sydney, and Solander Gallery, Canberra. The Tasmania Museum and Art Gallery holds a collections Looby’s work.
There is local content as Looby lived at “Muirland Homestead” at Little Swanport during the 1980’s with his then wife, artist Kerry Gregan. Kerry also spent a lot of time living and painting at “Lisdillon” south of Swansea.
See Flyer
