A big announcement from GAGPROJECTS and a thank you to all

After 32 years of working with some of Australia’s premier artists, and meeting so many collectors and curators, many of whom became good friends, it is now time for a change.

It has been a privilege and a pleasure to work with so many good people and I hope that our paths will cross in the future. It has been a joy giving so many artists their first exhibition, taking many to international art fairs, bringing international artists to Australia and placing so many artworks in public institutions where they will be part of a permanent cultural asset. Several artists have been associated with the gallery from the start and I thank them and others for their loyalty and friendship. Many clients have supported our artists over the years and I thank them also.

GAGPROJECTS, Kent Town space will close at the end of our SALA exhibition, which is significant for several reasons. Deborah Paauwe was one of the first artists to exhibit with us, her monograph is 20 years old this SALA Festival. The SALA Festival was born in the gallery and has become a major event on the visual arts calendar in South Australia each year.

We will keep you informed of our future activities via our email mailing list. GAGPROJECTS will maintain an office in Kent Town and Berlin, contact details will remain the same. We will still represent a few artists and maintain a small viewing space by appointment.

GAG ART ADVISORY will be available to provide valuations for insurance purposes and donations under the Cultural Gifts Program. We can advise collectors, negotiate purchases and sales, negotiate commissions, arrange installation, and accompany collectors wanting to attend art fairs overseas - lets have fun.

Paul Greenaway OAM

Joseph Häxan launches new photo-book with Parisian publisher CC Books

Photographer Joseph Häxan has launched a new archival photography book 'Grimoire' chronicalling works from 2017 to present in Paris this June. The book was also featured in the I Never Read book fair at Art Basel shortly afterwards. Of the book, Häxan says:

This art book and grimoire draws together a collection of ritual works that span all parts of my soul, worries, convictions and wishes, representing an effort to communicate these mostly intangible things to you in a beautiful, physical format. I am so grateful to my supporters for your connection and interaction with these pieces. One thing I am confident of, is that they have a way of finding those who need them. I recompile the works here as a testament to my conviction as a solitary practitioner, and as a record of the power you have given them. For archival purposes, given the recent and rapid rise of Al Image Models, I wish to mention that all images herein are photographic in origin, and are composited, not generated.

and CC Books adds:

C.C.BK is pleased to announce the release of Joseph Häxan’s first monograph covering works from 2017 until today. The book is 202 pages, 24x24 with a heavy coated cartboard cover with brilliant finish and thick coated paper with a matte finish.

The book is now available for purchase direct from the publisher:

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GAGPROJECTS - Statement on the passing of Ian North

Image of Ian by Daniel Palmer, taken in 2015

Statement from GAGPROJECTS Director Paul Greenaway OAM

Vale Ian North AM, 1945-2024

Ian and his wife Mirna Heruc have been neighbours and friends for the past 30+ years. Ian regularly exhibited his beautiful photography with our gallery and came to all our exhibitions until recently. He was a gentle man with a wealth of talent and knowledge that he was prepared to share with students and other artists. Respected by so many, he was called on to write references for countless people. Preparing the nomination for his AM was an easy task, Ian had achieved so much in his artistic and academic life.

Ian North was reserved, thoughtful and serious, and always prepared to see the others point of view, he was equally at home with people in all walks of life and had a good sense of humour. Even in these last months he was happy on occasion to manage a smile as he sipped through a straw a small vodka to accompany herring prepared lovingly by Mirna.

My deep condolences go to Ian’s wife Mirna, his son Patrick and his family, his brother and his NZ family.

The Art Gallery of South Australia and the Gallery’s Director Rhana Davenport have both posted a summary of Ian achievements so well on their social media platforms.