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MAGNET's SILENT AUCTION SNEAK PEEK #2

During his long and stellar career in advertising, photographer JOHN STREET was known for the intricate collage images he created in collaboration with designer SUE TILLEY, featuring plants, fruit and vegetables. (Come to MAGNET to see two terrific examples of their work in our REMEMBERING Fundraiser exhibition.......including a pig created from thin slices of watermelon........!)
In his later years Street returned to collage using flowers, leaves and other natural materials to create most beautiful artworks with a strong Japanese influence. In the last year of his life he worked on some small designs composed of photography, collage and calligraphy in collaboration with DANIEL SILVER at Photonet Fine Art Printing at MAGNET. We have been delighted to receive two of these small works and are offering them in our Silent Auction. We are grateful to the Street family for this generous donation.
Come and place your bids for these unique artworks, among the last ever made by one of the modern greats of photography both here and in London.
Both pictures are printed on exotic handmade papers and framed in simple white acrylic frames.

Peace Duck 1 - image 300 x 235mm, frame 300 x 410mm
Peace Duck 2 - image 430 x 360mm, frame 425 x 530mm

Current bids on both works - $550

YOU'VE GOTTA SEE THIS!

It's only taken her 40-odd years.....but finally here's an exhibition of her 1970s Punk photography by STELLA SALLMAN, Prahran College alumna - and is it ever well worth waiting for!
Immerse yourself in that extraordinary world (or re-immerse if you're old enough) vividly captured by Sallman. After showing examples of her student and current work in the two big Prahran alumni exhibitions of 2025 : "The Basement" at MAPh and "Beyond The Basement" at MAGNET, she's finally stepping out in her own right. Don't miss this - it could be the most exciting show you see this winter. We can't wait!

Darwin-based photographer DAVID HANCOCK has sent us so many wonderful images of the Top End over the years - and his offerings in our REMEMBERING Fundraiser are no exception. What are the words for this birdlife action pic? Exhilaration, aggression, wild enthusiasm? Come and see it on Sunday at the Opening of REMEMBERING - and, go on - purchase a print!

Photo : "Egrets at Fogg Dam, Northern Territory" - David Hancock. Uneditioned A2 archival print $250, unframed.