LUSTRE: Contemporary Artists in Greece & Crete at Mudgee Arts Precinct
An exciting exhibition titled "LUSTRE: Contemporary Artists in Greece & Crete" is set to open at the Mudgee Arts Precinct in New South Wales, showcasing the works of twelve artists from Australia and New Zealand. Running from July 24 to September 20, 2026, the exhibit draws inspiration from a recent exploration of Northern Greece and Crete, paying homage to Australian war artist William Dargie’s experiences in the 1941 battlefields. Featured artists include Euan Macleod and Angeliki Androutsopoulos, with themes of perseverance and sacrifice. A notable piece is Joanna Logue's "Tempe River V," an acrylic work measuring 170 by 130 cm.
Key facts
- Exhibition title: LUSTRE: Contemporary Artists in Greece & Crete
- Venue: Mudgee Arts Precinct, New South Wales, Australia
- Dates: 24 July to 20 September 2026
- Twelve artists from Australia and New Zealand participate
- The project involved a two-week journey from Northern Greece to Crete
- The journey retraced the footsteps of Australian war artist William Dargie
- Dargie documented sites where ANZAC forces fought in the 1941 Greece and Crete campaigns
- Artists created new works reflecting on endurance, protection, and sacrifice
- Joanna Logue's "Tempe River V," 2026, acrylic on linen, 170 × 130cm, is included
Entities
Artists
- William Dargie
- Angeliki Androutsopoulos
- Riste Andrievski
- Deirdre Bean
- Michael Bradfield
- Amanda Penrose Hart
- Michelle Hiscock
- Alan Daniel Jones
- Joanna Logue
- Steve Lopes
- Euan Macleod
- Natalie O’Connor
- Rodney Pople
Institutions
- Mudgee Arts Precinct
- ANZAC
Locations
- Greece
- Crete
- Northern Greece
- Mudgee
- New South Wales
- Australia
- New Zealand