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Flinders Lane Gallery

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Flinders Lane Gallery
Established1989 (1989)
LocationMelbourne, Australia
TypeArt gallery
DirectorClaire Harris
Websitewww.flg.com.au

The Flinders Lane Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Melbourne, Australia. It was founded in 1989.[1]

Background

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The gallery was founded in 1989 by Sonia Heitlinger, who often promoted Aboriginal artists from areas in the Northern Territory such as Yuendumu and Utopia.[2] The gallery became known for showcasing art by new and Aboriginal artists.[3][4] Artists exhibited by the gallery include Gloria Petyarre,[5] Agneta Ekholm, and Marise Maas.[6] Its exhibitions include traditional media, multimedia and digital art.[7][8] Claire Harris has been the gallery's director since 2006.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Flinders Lane Gallery". www.onlymelbourne.com.au. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  2. ^ "Flinders Lane Gallery turns the big 3 0". Art Almanac. 2019-11-20. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  3. ^ "Flinders Lane Gallery". Art Guide Australia. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  4. ^ "Flinders Lane Gallery in the Nicholas Building". Time Out Melbourne. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  5. ^ McDonald, John (2007). Studio: Australian Painters on the Nature of Creativity. R. Ian Lloyd. ISBN 978-981-05-7466-6.
  6. ^ zaw.tun (2019-10-25). "Conversation With Flinders Lane Gallery (Melbourne)". Sydney Contemporary. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  7. ^ "Flinders Lane Gallery - What's On Melbourne". whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  8. ^ Bylok-Collard, Avrille (2013-06-14). "Flinders Lane Gallery Hosts Exploration". Beat Magazine. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  9. ^ Harris, Bella (2020-02-14). "PoetsArtists 'Story Tellers' @ Flinders Lane Gallery". Retrieved 2023-05-08.