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The Isle of the Dead Arnold Böcklin, 1880 A tiny boat approaches a monumental, cypress-covered island. Its still water and pale stone cliffs create an atmosphere of solemn, supernatural calm. #isleofthedead #arnoldböcklin #symbolism #symbolistart #darkromanticism #artmasterpiece #mythicalart #art

'Flaming June' Frederic Leighton, 1895 A sleeping woman curled in luminous orange silk, with exquisite drapery and a hazy Mediterranean seascape. #flamingjune #fredericleighton #victorianart #classicalart #aestheticism #oilpainting #artmasterpiece #colourandlight #artlovers #fineart #orange

'Number 12 1964.' Karl Benjamin studied English, history & philosophy before becoming an artist almost by accident. Teaching sixth-graders in California, he encouraged them to fill their paper with colour rather than draw the usual houses & trucks. #abstract #karlbenjamin #abstractart #colour #art

John William Waterhouse (1849–1917), The Magic Circle (smaller version), 1886. A sorceress uses her wand to trace a circle of fire around a cauldron, surrounded by ravens, a toad and a serpent. #arthistory #preraphaelite #magic #waterhouse #symbolism #mythology #occultart #sorcery #fineart #witch

John William Waterhouse (1849–1917), Miranda, 1875. Inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest, this beautiful, classically draped heroine gazes towards a distant ship as storm clouds gather. Waterhouse captures a quiet moment of anticipation before the drama unfolds. #arthistory #preraphaelite #storm

Violet Teague (1872–1951), Dian Dreams (Una Falkiner), 1909. A pioneering Australian artist captures feminine beauty and quiet reverie in this exquisite portrait. Teague also helped introduce Japanese woodblock printing to Australia. #australianart #violetteague #exquisite #beauty #portrait #art

Arming and Departure of the Knights, a medieval-inspired tapestry by Morris & Co., 1891–94. Richly woven Arts and Crafts design, drawing on the romance and pageantry of Arthurian legend. Birmingham Museum Trust. #artsandcrafts #williammorris #tapestry #medievalart #arthurianlegend #textileart #art

“Then Arthur Drew Out the Sword and Was Proclaimed King” — an original colour plate from Myths and Legends of All Nations, translated and edited by Logan Marshall, published in Philadelphia by John C. Winston Co., 1914. Illustrator uncredited. #kingarthur #illustration #mythsandlegends #mythology

STAR-SPANGLED SILHOUETTE: Post-Dallas, the 1965 Perennial Woman calendar bypassed grief for style. Lifted from a wire photo, Betty Brader’s lithograph placed Jackie against a crisp grid of the stars and stripes—a stylised, eternal icon of Americana. #60s #60sstyle #america #starsandstripes #style

No one has said 'Stand by Me'? It's brilliant! It appeals to all ages and your folks might appreciate or at least relate to the time it is set. An evergreen existential film that burns into your heart and soul. Remember also..director Rob Reiner did the Princess Bride..and Spinal Tap.

Odilon Redon. Apparition. c. 1905. Oil on wood panel (67 x 40 cm). #odilonredon #apparition #oilonwoodpanel #dreamlike #oilpainting

Michael Leunig (2 June 1945 – 19 December 2024). Garden Gate 1989 Still can't believe he's gone. A National Treasure. The King of Weaponised Whimsy. #leunig #hope #gardengate #illustration #emotive #poetic #possibilities

Pixies’ Sleeve Art Surfer Rosa #3 Photography Simon Larbalestier 1988 The shoot for Surfer Rosa has a singular, haunting quality that’s lost none of its power today. #pixies #surferrosa #photography #bluesky #dada #blackandwhitephotography #friendofafriend

Max Dupain, Scene inside Harry Seidler's office, 1973. Gelatin silver print. Harry Seidler was an Austrian-born Australian architect who was the first architect to fully express the principles of the Bauhaus in Australia. The Sydney Harbour Bridge was hard to miss from Harry's office. #photograpy

Max Dupain Australia 1911 - 1992 Sunbaker c. 1937 #maxdupain #photography #iconicphotograph #australian #1930s

Charles Blackman 1928 - 2018. 'The Silence' 1959 Medium oil on board. Dimensions 121 x 91cm. Charles Blackman’s The Silence conveys a dreamlike tension between isolation and intimacy, often interpreted as reflecting themes of vulnerability and the fragility of human connection. #charlesblackman

John William Waterhouse. The Tempest 1891. Oil on canvas The Tempest captures a woman standing on a beach, gazing into a stormy sea. The scene conveys a sense of melancholy and longing, with the dramatic sky and crashing waves symbolising emotional turmoil and nature's power. #symbolism #painting

"The Girl in the Lake" (1908) by Arnold Genthe is a hauntingly beautiful photograph featuring a young woman standing in a misty lake. Her gothic silhouette, draped in flowing fabric, evokes a mysterious, dreamlike atmosphere, capturing a moment of ethereal solitude. #thegirlinthelake #photography

Nina Leen, unpublished photograph from “American Woman’s Dilemma,” LIFE, June 16, 1947. The girl's distant gaze suggests contemplation or longing, while the bright, modern setting contrasts with her stillness, evoking a mood of innocence, youth, and perhaps unspoken thoughts. #photography #longing

Brett Whiteley (1939-1992). Shui (Water Wader) 1978-79 oil and mixed media on board. 106.0 x 82.0cm This work blends abstraction and nature, using fluid brushstrokes and vibrant greens to depict a wader bird surrounded by a beautiful translucent green. #brettwhiteley #birdpainting #beautiful #art

'I Hate Love' - Stanley Kubrick 1940s This photograph taken by the young Kubrick, was taken on the streets of New York City, capturing the raw, human experience of the time while reflecting the layered complexity of emotion that he would later explore in his films. #ihatelove #photography #emotive

Stanley Kubrick's 1940s street photograph captures a fleeting moment, where an ordinary woman becomes the subject of intrigue. Shot from behind, it evokes anonymity, inviting the viewer to project their own narrative onto her solitude. #blackandwhitephotography #1940s #stanleykubrick #photography

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On December 26, 1908, Jack Johnson became the first African American to win the world heavyweight title when he knocked out Tommy Burns in the 14th round in a championship bout near Sydney, Australia. Johnson held the title until 1915.

Jack Johnson broke racial barriers as the first Black heavyweight world champion, symbolising resilience and equality in a racially divided era. His victory against Tommy Burns challenged white supremacy and inspired marginalised communities globally to strive for justice and recognition. #boxing

Australian Photographer David Moore's Redfern Boy (1948) is a striking photograph that depicts a young boy from the Redfern area of Sydney, offering a glimpse into post-war Australian life. #emotive #photography #redfern #1940s #davidmoore #australianphotography #fineart #australia #blackandwhite

Brett Whitley - Major Mitchell (Portrait of Les Martin) 1977 oil on composition board. The interplay between the human form and the bird, as well as the fluidity of the composition, showcases Whiteley’s fascination with both the natural world and the psychological dimensions of portraiture. #art

The Orange Fruit Dove, Fiji 1969 by Australian artist Brett Whiteley. Oil and mixed media painting on composition board, 136.5 x 122.0 cm. The dove, as a symbol of peace, is surrounded by an abstracted, dreamlike environment that blends tropical elements with an almost surrealistic quality. #art

In 1988, Brett Whiteley’s works, like 'Sunrise, Japanese Good Morning' from his Bird series, highlighted his fascination with beauty, serenity, and Eastern influences. #ethereal #birds #beauty #serenity #brettwhiteley #japaneseinfluenced #australianpainting #australianartist #bluesky #sunrise #blue

Into the beautiful garden 1956 Charles BLACKMAN A striking oil painting that exemplifies his poetic approach to art. This work represents not just a physical garden but a sensory experience of it—full of texture, mood, and wonder. Evokes a dreamlike atmosphere. #charlesblackman #beautiful #dream

Max Dupain - Construction of the Sydney Opera House (1958-1973) Max Dupain's iconic black-and-white style emphasised geometric forms, contrast, and texture, blending artistic expression with architectural precision. #photography #modernism #sydneyoperahouse #iconic #blackandwhite #bluesky #opera

'Jealous Circe'. John William Waterhouse (1849–1917) (1891), John William Waterhouse masterfully uses a stunning translucent green to evoke a sense of mystery and enchantment. Waterhouse's use of glazing technique gives the green its glowing, almost otherworldly quality. #mythology #fineart #art

'The Blue Alice' 1956-57 by Charles Blackman. Tempera, oil and household enamel on composition board. Charles Blackman was introduced to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland through his wife Barbara, who, due to her blindness, listened to the stories on BBC. #charlesblackman #aliceinwonderland #1950s

Dreaming in the Street 1958 by Charles Blackman is a striking and evocative painting that blends elements of surrealism with the human experience. It depicts a girl lost in a dream-like state while surrounded by a ethereal landscape. #isolation #innocence #imagination #oilpainting #art

Max Dupain's Meat Queue (1946) is a striking black-and-white photograph that captures Australians waiting in line outside a butcher’s shop during the post-war period. Dupain's modernist style is evident in the use of clean lines, dramatic lighting, and strong contrasts. #photography #dupain #1940s

Untitled (woman with diamante earrings) Artist-Max Dupain. Australia.22 Apr 1911 – 27 Jul 1992 Untitled (Woman with Diamante Earrings) exemplifies Dupain's ability to create timeless beauty while capturing the modern Australian spirit. #dupain #photography #timelessbeauty #australianspirit #iconic

The Rutles were a million times better than Oasis because they musically evolved each album. Oasis just gradually got worse. The Rutles also had a lot of backlash for Ron Nasty's 'The Rutles are Bigger than Rod' statement. Rod Stewart was pretty popular back then - so controversial stuff. #rutles

I really feel like Arthur Hodgeson and the Kneecaps debut album is an underappreciated masterpiece. #rutles #knees

Max Dupain's Trams (circa 1940s) is an iconic aerial photograph capturing the rhythmic flow of trams along Sydney's streets. The image showcases Dupain's mastery of composition, with the geometric lines of the trams creating an abstract pattern against the city's grid. #photography #fineart #1940s

Alphonse Mucha's Monaco Monte Carlo (1897). Later psychedelic 60s artists appropriated Mucha's imagery by using his flowing lines, vibrant colors, and ornate patterns to create visually striking, dreamlike posters that evoked a sense of surrealism and altered consciousness. #artnouveau #mucha #lsd

'Stained Glass Butterfly' (1984).This painting reflects Blackman’s unique ability to evoke deep emotional responses through simple, yet powerful imagery, using the butterfly to convey themes of transformation, beauty, and impermanence. #charlesblackman #australianart #oilpainting #butterflypainting

'The Water Mill' 1892. Frits Thaulow (1847–1906) was renowned for his exceptional skill in capturing the movement and texture of water using oil paints. #oilpainting #norwegianartist #impressionist #1800s #impressionism #watermill #art #fineart

Abstract - Grace Crowley (1890–1979) Her abstract paintings often featured bold geometric shapes and expressive brushwork, reflecting her exploration of the relationship between structure and emotion in art. #abstractart #geometricpainting #emotive #colour #painting #balance #australianartist #art

Margaret Bourke-White (1904–1971) was known for being the first female staff photographer for Life magazine. She started in 1927 at Otis Steel in Cleveland, capturing powerful industrial images, and went on to document major historical moments, including World War II. #photography #art #1930s #art

Sydney Opera House (part of the 65-73 series). Max Dupain (1911 - 1992).Dupain’s work during this period reflected his fascination with modernist design, celebrating the engineering and architectural brilliance of Jørn Utzon’s vision. #photography #maxdupain #blackandwhite #sydneyoperahouse