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Catalogue Online - John Kelly, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

February 1, 2024

The digital catalogue for the forthcoming selling exhibition John Kelly: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly at Smith & Singer is now available to view online

During the past two and a half decades John Kelly has developed a distinguished reputation in Australia and internationally for his work that combines his unique intellect and humour.  Bristol born, Kelly moved to Australia with his parents in 1965, the year of his birth.  Kelly now resides in West Cork, Ireland and has English, Australian and Irish nationality.  It was during his time in Australia that Kelly developed his affinity with one of his most recognised subjects, William Dobell’s camouflaged cows, created when, during World War II, Dobell was commissioned to make paper-mâché cows with the purpose of confusing enemy aircraft about the locations of Australian airbases. 

This significant exhibition will feature 15 major paintings and sculptures by the artist and will be open to the public Monday to Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, 5-24 February 2024 at 14-16 Collins Street, Melbourne.

To enquire about the availability of works in the exhibition, please contact our specialists below.

John Kelly is represented exclusively by Smith & Singer.

   
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For more information, please contact:

Geoffrey Smith
Chairman
+61 (0)418 889 656 
[email protected]


Emily Walker 
Administrator, Art
+61 (0)3 9508 9900
[email protected]

Gary Singer 
Chief Executive Officer & Director
+61 (0)418 337 788 
[email protected]


David Mackay 
Manager, Sydney Gallery, Marketing & Media    
+61 (0)2 9302 2402
[email protected] 

    
 
Pictured above

JOHN KELLY born 1965 
Cow Up a Tree (Summer) 2023 
oil on canvas 
180 x 200.5 cm
Price on application
© Courtesy of John Kelly

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Specialists

Geoffrey Smith

Geoffrey Smith

Chairman

Australian & International Art 
Melbourne  |  Sydney 
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 
E: Geoffrey Smith
Gary Singer

Gary Singer

Chief Executive Officer & Director

Australian & International Art 
Melbourne  |  Sydney 
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 
E: Gary Singer
       
Emily Walker

Emily Walker

Administrator

Australian & International Art 
Melbourne 
T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 
E: Emily Walker
David Mackay

David Mackay

Gallery Manager

Sydney 
T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 
E: David Mackay

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