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Vale Jane Burns AM – a legend of the craft sector

ArtsHub farewells a founding member of four peak craft and arts organisations, and a tireless advocate for the craft sector…

A black and white photograph of a well-presented, older white man standing in a doorway, with his left hand on his hip and hie right hand and upper arm braced against the doorframe. Many bookshelves are visible in the background behind them. Frank Van Straten.
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Vale Frank van Straten AM

The renowned theatre historian, archivist, author and performing arts devotee has died, aged 87.

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Vale Sir Andrew Davis

The MSO’s Conductor Laureate died on Saturday aged 80.

glass sculpture of landscape. Gerry King
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Vale Gerry King – remembered by the glass community

The death of South Australian glass artist and educator Gerry King, has been met with a flood of global tributes.

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Vale Richard Dunn and Bruce Armstrong

It has been a very sad few days for the visual arts sector, as news that five prominent artists have…

man with blue shirt in painting studio. Jan Senbergs.
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Vale Jan Senbergs

A unique visual language and an ever curious mind, Jan Senbergs is farewelled by the visual arts sector.

Vale. Max Carter. Aged man sitting with hands on knees and art behind him.
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Vale Philanthropist Max Carter and Art Historian David Hansen

The year starts with the sad loss of a great arts philanthropist and a highly respected educator.

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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.

Khai Liew. Asian man standing in darkened room with timber sculpture.
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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.

Ted Hopkins. Image is a smiling man in a red jumper.
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Ted Hopkins: a personal reflection on his life

Many remember this remarkable man for his four-goal haul in Carlton's 1970 VFL Grand Final. But there was so much…

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