George Johnson Centenary Exhibition at Charles Nodrum Gallery
The Charles Nodrum Gallery in Melbourne is gearing up for a special exhibition to celebrate the life of Australian artist George Johnson, who was born in 1926 and passed away in 2021. This event, marking a century since his birth, will run from August 15 to September 5, 2026. Caroline Barnes points out that Johnson's work reflects the evolution from modern art through postmodernism to a more varied contemporary scene, emphasizing his dedication to abstraction. The exhibition also references a previous showcase from 2016, titled 90 70 30, which celebrated Johnson's ninety years of life, seventy years of artistry, and thirty years with the gallery. Featured works include Blue Relationships I (1971) and Sentinel No. 3 (c.1997), both done in acrylic on canvas.
Key facts
- George Johnson (1926–2021) is the subject of a centenary exhibition.
- The exhibition is held at Charles Nodrum Gallery, Melbourne.
- Dates: 15 August to 5 September 2026.
- The survey marks 100 years since Johnson's birth.
- Caroline Barnes described Johnson's career as spanning modern art to post-medium contemporaneity.
- Johnson maintained an unwavering commitment to abstraction.
- A 2016 exhibition was titled 90 70 30, referencing 90 years on earth, 70 in the studio, 30 with the gallery.
- Featured works include Blue Relationships I (1971) and Sentinel No. 3 (c.1997).
Entities
Artists
- George Johnson
- Caroline Barnes
Institutions
- Charles Nodrum Gallery
Locations
- Melbourne
- Australia