Landmarks 75/25: 50 years of the Women’s Art Register
6–28 March 2025
George Paton Gallery
Level 1, Arts and Cultural Building
University of Melbourne
Opening Thursday 6 March, 5–7pm
Landmarks 75/25: 50 years of the Women's Art Register celebrates 50 years of documenting and advocating for Australian-based women’s art practice.
The exhibition features Meredith Rogers’ An Embroidered Memoir alongside a collection of works created in the the 1970s by Bonita Ely, Isabel Davies, Janine Burke, Erica McGilchrist, Elizabeth Gower, Anna Sande and others who were instrumental in the founding period of W.A.R. It also platforms the diverse works by more recent committee members and volunteers, alongside ephemera from the archive.
Landmarks 75/25 honours the artist-driven foundation of W.A.R. and highlights the diverse expertise spanning art, design, conservation, education, writing and curation that continues to shape its legacy and ensure its future.
The exhibition will be opened by Dr Anne Marsh, Professorial Research Fellow, VCA, and will launch an exciting year of 50th Anniversary programs.
Featured:
Leia Alex, Sandra Bridie, Louisa Bufardeci, Janine Burke, Sophie Calalesina, Virginia Coventry, Anna Daly, Isabel Davies, Lesley Dumbrell, Bonita Ely, Kirsty Gorter, Elizabeth Gower, Danni Hamilton, Gail Harradine, Annabell Lee, Christina Turner, Sahra Martin, Emma McAnelly, Erica McGilchrist, Claudia Phares, Caroline Phillips, Robyn Pridham, Susie Raz, Merren Ricketson, Anna Sande, Katie Sfetkidis, Brianna Simonsen, Kate Smith, Azza Zein.
