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Quilty on Olley

A podcast series by Tim Ross

Work of art still life

Margaret Olley, Katie's quinces, 1976, Purchased 1976 On behalf of the Estate of Margaret Olley

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Australian arts’ version of the odd couple, Ben Quilty talks intimately about his unique friendship with his mentor Margaret Olley. How did these two iconic artists develop such a close bond, and what did their friendship mean to each other?

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  • Tim Ross on Ben Quilty

    A portrait of a paint splattered man
    Read Time 6 minutes
  • Creator Profile

    Margaret Olley

    1923-2011

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    Ben Quilty

    Born 1973

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