Grahame King Interview
James Gleeson Oral History Collection
James Gleeson interviews Grahame King
18 October 1979
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.
Art & Artists
Referenced
Gothic (Tracery).
1962
Tribal image
1965
Aftermath
1965
Dark garden
1966
Reflection I
1966
Reflection II
1966
The cloud
1966
Reflections
1983
Blue poem
1975
