BOOK

CoUNTess Spoiling Illusions since 2008 by Melinda Rackham & Elvis Richardson

CoUNTess is a uniquely Australian project which calls out gender inequity in the artworld with biting humour backed by decades of data. Boldly and insightfully written by Melinda Rackham and Elvis Richardson, CoUNTess: Spoiling Illusions Since 2008 offers insights and actions for change. Statistical analysis alongside cultural and feminist theory chart how the education of artists, the role of galleries and museums, art prizes, magazines, curators, collectors and philanthropists contribute to an artworld where women miss out. From original cheeky anonymous CoUNTess Blog posts to today's collaborative Countess.Report collective interventions, this is vital reading. Designed by Elliot Bryce Foulkes and Maria Smit. Photo: CCrocker.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

This Project is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

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RECENT AQUISITION
FEMMO has recently joined the collections of Heide Museum of Art, Art Gallery of Ballarat and The City of Melbourne.

Virginia Fraser and Elvis Richardson
FEMMO Issues 1,2,3 (2014) 4,5,6 (2015)
Silkscreen on cotton, 140x110cm. Printed by Spacecraft. Edition 1 set donated to Sheila Foundation, Issues 1,2,4,5,6 from Edition 4 donated to Heide Museum of Art and Edition 5 set donated to Ballarat Art Gallery, and AP1 purchased by The City of Melbourne.

Recently on show at NGV Melbourne Now ︎︎︎

FEMMO currently on show at Lawrence Wilson Gallery UWA October 2023 ︎︎︎

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UPCOMING EXHIBITION @ HAYDEN’S GALLERY - RADICAL GENEROSITY

The Gate Fanciers

The Gate Fanciers, silk screen print on paper 70x50cm 2023

The Gate Fanciers, silk screen print on paper 70x50cm 2023

The Gate Fanciers, silk screen print on paper 70x50cm 2023

The Gate Fanciers will feature in upcoming exhibition
RADICAL GENEROSITY curated by Kathryne Honey
@ Haydens Gallery

Opening Sat 4th Oct 2024

Radical Generosity brings together the work of artists Katherine Hattam, Gyun Hur, Ellen Koshland, Jazz Money, Elvis Richardson, and Mithu Sen, curated by Kathryne Genevieve Honey. At the heart of this show is a deep exploration of language—how words have the power to shape, heal, or harm—and how naming can be both an act of care and a political intervention. Radical Generosity is not just an exhibition—it is a call to action.

A series of intimate, round-table conversations over shared meals will be hosted in the gallery throughout October. Where participants, selected via open call, will discuss themes of care, community and feminism—sharing ideas and food in the spirit of generosity.

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