Allan Mitelman in the studio, Melbourne. Photo: Richard Gillard.
Allan Mitelman (1946-2025) was born in Poland to Jewish parents who had fled to Russia during World War II and then moved to Israel. The family immigrated to Australia in 1953, when Mitelman was still a child.
The established Melbourne painter and printmaker, known for his non-figurative style, died this past week (18 April) at the age of 79, leaving a deep legacy as both an artist and teacher. On social media this week, many lamented his loss.
Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW.
Instagram: fairleygina
