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Leonard Joel Hawthorn: Behind the Design
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Visiting the John Nixon and Brent Harris Exhibitions
Category: Prints & Multiples
With an impressive roster of exhibitions over the summer, from the extraordinary survey of Emily Kam Kngwarray at the National Gallery of Australia to...
The Art Market: The New Kid on the Block[chain]
Category: Fine Art
Whether it impacts the way art is made, displayed or sold, technology is changing the game in the art world...
Tough Stuff: Miuccia x Nylon
Category: Luxury
“[Nylon] challenged, even changed, the traditional and conservative idea of luxury. I am still obsessed with it.” - Miuccia Prada...
Spotlight on: Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Category: Modern Design
Afra & Tobia Scarpa were influential Italian architects and designers who made significant contributions to the fields...
New Porcelain Techniques Revealed at Great Exhibitions (1851-1937)
Category: Decorative Arts
From the mid-19th century until the first half of the 20th century, many international fairs were held in England, America, Australia, and Europe...
All Aboard! The Intersection Between the Great American Railroad and Horology
Category: Timepieces
Tragedy can be a harsh but important teacher. In Ohio, in 1891 the loss of nine lives from the Kipton trainwreck was down to a conductor’s watch bei...
Welcoming Rebecca Sheahan
Category: Jewels
We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Sheahan to the Leonard Joel team, bringing over 20 years of experience...
The Role of an Official War Artist
Category: Fine Art
During the First World War, Australia commenced The Official War Art Scheme, mirroring that of Britain and Canada...
Beyond Priceless: Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Jewellery Collection
Category: Jewels
Marjorie Merriweather Post, an indomitable force of elegance and philanthropy, graced the world with her unwavering commitment to both style and subst...