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John Brack Interview

James Gleeson Oral History Collection

Published 2015
73 minutes

James Gleeson interviews John Brack
5 October & 29 November 1978

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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John Brack

The bride and groom
1960

John Brack

The happy boy
1964

John Brack

Study for the painting 'Reflections in the window'
1964

John Brack

Inside and outside
1972

John Brack

Still
1976-77

John Brack

Study for 'La vie en rose'
1960

John Brack

Eating cake
1960

John Brack

Two fighting boys
1960

John Brack

Study for the painting and the lithograph 'Arabesque'
1973

John Brack

Study for the lithograph and the painting 'On the rings'
1975

John Brack

Walking sticks and pencils
1977

John Brack

Study for the painting 'Tower'
1977

John Brack

Head of a woman.
1954

John Brack

Second daughter.
1954

John Brack, Murray Walker

The sun lamps.
1966

John Brack, Murray Walker

The walking frame.
1966

John Brack

Seated nude on bed
1972

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