All Episodes - Art in Australia, No. 1, 1916

In 1916, three pivotal figures of Sydneys dynamic art community—Sydney Ure Smith, Bertram Stevens, and Charles Lloyd Jones—joined forces to create Australias first-ever art magazine. Their goal was to illuminate the genius of Australian artists for the broader public and, through exquisite high-quality reproductions, offer a glimpse of their masterpieces to those unable to view the originals. Today, all 102 issues of Art in Australia, published between 1916 and 1942, are available for exploration on the National Library of Australias Trove website, complete with stunning illustrations. The inaugural issue showcased fascinating biographical sketches of contemporary Australian artists, featuring their artworks, including celebrated names such as Arthur Streeton, Norman Lindsay, Julian Ashton, and the remarkable Florence Rodway. - Summary by Phil Benson

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