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Vale: James Darling AM, an artist who reminded us of nature’s power

The tragic accidental death of artist, patron and conservationist James Darling AM has been felt hard by the South Australian arts community.

9 Sep 2024 10:00

Gina Fairley

Two people standing in the country. Lesley Forwood and James Darling.

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James Darling (R) with Lesley Forwood. Image: Courtesy the artists and Hugo Michell Gallery.

The South Australian arts community was in shock as news spread over the weekend of the death of James Darling AM (b. Melbourne, 1946), an artist and patron.

In a statement by Hugo Michell Gallery, Darling was described as a ‘deeply respected artist whose work has left an indelible mark on the arts community’.

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Gina Fairley

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

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