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Ruark Lewis

Exhibition

Ruark Lewis: Transcription Drawings 1988-1992

Sydney artist Ruark Lewis is widely recognised for his works which involve a reworking of literary, musical and archival art texts. These works, referred to as ‘tonal librettos’, were created using a working methodology that involves finding the forms within texts and images in order...
Text

1992

...drawings, including the iconic ‘It was Tom’s first brush with Modernism’ poked fun at the relationship between audiences and contemporary art. Other program highlights that year included the first comprehensive exhibition of Geoff Lowe’s collaborations and Ruark Lewis...
Publication

Ruark Lewis: Transcription Drawings 1988-1992

ACCA acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, Boonwurrung, and Bunurong peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands and waterways on which we operate and welcome visitors. We pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present, as well as to all members of the Kulin Nation.
Glimpse into the archive—

This exhibition was held in memorial to Australian art critic, curator, editor and publisher, Paul Taylor, and featured work from his private collection.

Paul Taylor Memorial (1992)

111 Sturt Street
Southbank VIC 3006
Melbourne, Australia

+61 3 9697 9999

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