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Artist Interviews

David Wilson Interview

James Gleeson Oral History Collection

Published 2015
19 minutes

James Gleeson interviews David Wilson
3 November 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 Wilson

Untitled sculpture [1 of 2]
c1967-72

David Wilson

Grid I
1976

David Wilson

Ramp III
(1976)

David Wilson

Ramp II
(1975)

David Wilson

Shelter V
(1976)

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