Oceanic Art Society

Promoting the understanding and appreciation of Oceanic art.

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by Michael Hamson I have been a part of the Oceanic Art Society for so long I cannot remember ever NOT being a member. In fact, I don’t even ever recall joining in the first place over 20 years ago.  It was as if the newsletters just started showing up in my mailbox. There must have […]

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Profile: Todd Barlin

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by Margaret Cassidy Photo caption: Todd Barlin with his shields – Oceanic Arts Pacifica Casula Powerhouse, 2014. Down a quiet tree-lined street in inner-city Paddington sits the last remaining physical gallery in New South Wales devoted solely to the art of Australia’s Pacific Island neighbours. Long time resident and foundation member of the Oceanic Art Society Todd […]

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Leonard French – An Australian Artist Inspired by Melanesia

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Story by Reg MacDonald | Photo Caption: The late Leonard French in his home cum studio, a 19th century mill at Heathcote, Central Victoria. In the shadow box above his head is an ancient and rare Boiken figure.  Melanesian artefacts played a big hand in the creative life of Leonard French, the  Australian artist who designed […]

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