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Artist Interviews

David Aspden Interview

James Gleeson Oral History Collection

Published 2015
28 minutes

James Gleeson interviews David Aspden

28 May 1979

In the 1970s, leading surrealist painter Dr James Gleeson AO ventured into the studios of 98 Australian artists to discuss their works that had been acquired by the Gallery. As an artist, curator and writer, Gleeson brought a deeply thoughtful and personal perspective to these conversations.

The interviews, originally recorded on audio cassette tapes, now form the basis of a unique archive – the James Gleeson Oral History Collection – a vital historical and cultural resource for the study of contemporary Australian art. They provide first-hand insights into the genesis and creation of select works of art, mapping their enduring influence on Australian society more broadly.

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Referenced

David Aspden

Study for 'Black and white painting'
1971

David Aspden

Brazil no. 1
1971

David Aspden

Crazy grey
1976

David Aspden

Free form red
1976

David Aspden

Black light No. 3
1976

David Aspden

Black light No. 7
1976

David Aspden

Black light No.10
1975

David Aspden

Olive on pink
1974-75

David Aspden, Max Miller, Port Jackson Press

Dark mirror.
1976

David Aspden, Max Miller, Port Jackson Press

Sub aqua.
1976

David Aspden

Centre
1976

David Aspden

Window IV
1966

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