Lure of the Sun
Charles Blackman in Queensland
Nov 2015 -
Jan 2016
'Lure of the Sun' featured the work of major Australian artist Charles Blackman and explore his important connections with Queensland artists and writers. On display were the 'Schoolgirl' and 'Flower' series, which were influenced by his Brisbane experiences.
'Lure of the Sun: Charles Blackman in Queensland' was on display in QAG's Gallery 14 from 5 November 2015 to 31 January 2016. In this resource, find out more about works from the QAGOMA Collection featured in the exhibition.
Feature image: Charles Blackman's Suite I 1960 / Purchased 1988 with funds from the Russell Cuppaidge Bequest as a memorial to Russell Cuppaidge CBE / © Charles Blackman/Copyright Agency
Collection artworks featured in Lure of the Sun
Stradbroke ferry 1952
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
Barnes Auto, Brisbane 1952
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
City lights 1952
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
Playground at night c.1952
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
The Blue Alice 1956-57
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
Suite I 1960
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
Barbara c.1960
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
The bouquet 1961
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
George Johnston c.1964
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
Girl dressing 1968
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
Sugar town c.1978
- BLACKMAN, Charles - Creator
Cooper's Park 1945
- COLLINSON, Laurence - Creator
Man's head c.1945-52
- HOPE, Laurence - Creator
Sketch of Mo (Roy Rene) c.1947
- HOPE, Laurence - Creator
Tired girl 1950
- HOPE, Laurence - Creator
Charles Blackman 1957
- MOLVIG, Jon - Creator
Portrait of Barrett Reid 1947
- NOLAN, Sidney - Creator