Obituary

Vale 2023: saluting those we lost this year
ArtsHub salutes the lives and careers of the artists, performers and patrons who took their final curtain call in 2023.

Vale Khai Liew – a visionary designer
Known for his one-off commissions and short-run editions in furniture, designer Khai Liew leaves an incredible legacy.

Vale Aboriginal artists and Elders, Mrs Marawili and Mrs Timbery
Two innovators, who changed the landscape of contemporary Aboriginal art, have died.

Vale Cal Wilson
New Zealand-born, Australian adopted comedian Cal Wilson was one of the kindest and most genuine people in comedy, and will…

Vale Jacqueline Dark
The 'indefatigably upbeat' Australian mezzo-soprano died this week, aged just 55.

Vale Ted Snell – ‘a force for the West’
A tireless advocate for the arts in Western Australia, Ted Snell leaves a legacy that encouraged students, artists and colleges…

Remembering gallerist Tim Klingender
The visual arts sector mourns the tragic death of gallerist Tim Klingender.

Vale Simon Crean
Gallery Chair, former Arts Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Simon Crean is remembered as a Labor true believer and…

Vale Melbourne gallerist William Mora
Melbourne gallerist William Mora has died, aged 69.

Vale Efterpi Soropos
The lighting designer, multimodal artist and mental health recovery coach died earlier this month, aged 61.