While I never had the privilege of meeting pre-eminent art dealer and restaurateur Georges Mora, his influence is still felt at the sharper end of the contemporary cultural mix .
His many exhibitions showcased artists of local and international standing, and he was a key player in many of the innovations and the drive in the art and cultural scene from the 1950s until his death in 1992. From all accounts, He believed in the power of ideas and supported artists of all ages in their attempts to express their ideas and individuality through their chosen medium.
With Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE as Patron, The Georges Mora Foundation (GMF) was established to perpetuate Georges' guiding hand in supporting the importance of new thinking and emergence of energetic Australian artists. I have just been asked to join the Board. I am excited about being part of and contributing to the work of this important cultural organisation.
Melbourne artist, Philip Brophy has just received the 2009 Georges Mora Foundation Fellowship entitling him to a one year artist in residence program in Paris.
Philip Brophy is an artist with an extensive and accomplished history of art projects across film, video, sound, installation and performance. Check out some of his work at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3nMe9UJgj
Written by Darren - photographs by Nigel Buessts
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