Book Launch: COMMON GROUND by artist Gary Deirmendjian
Bandicoot Publishing, with the support of the NAS Library and National Art School, is delighted to invite you to the launch of COMMON GROUND by artist Gary Deirmendjian.
Gary Deirmendjian, one of the most beloved and widely admired artists in Australia, has a unique talent for seeing the everyday as no one has previously. His sharp, thought-provoking observations, inventions and imagery are now presented in this intelligent and witty book. It consists of a curated selection from over 8 years of his 5,500 plus social media posts, where he has successfully co-opted FB and Instagram as artistic mediums.
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Start: 6 pm for 6:30 pm launch
End: 7:30 pm
Venue: National Art School, The Margaret Olley Building [AKA The Chapel], Building 16, Cnr. of Forbes and Burton Streets, Darlinghurst, Sydney
MC: Kon Gouriotis OAM
Launched by: Sue Cato AM
RSVP: For catering purposes please RSVP by Friday 9 May 2025 to: info@bandicootp.com.au
COMMON GROUND is available for $35.00
A set of limited editioned postcards will be available for $25.00
If you can’t make it on the night, you may still purchase COMMON GROUND via artistprofile.com.au and hitting the Books tab.
COMMON GROUND
Contributing Writers: Stephen Feneley, Bruce Esplin, Michael Owen, Bridie Lunney, Bibi Soleimani, Kim Carey, Mark Mordue, Amy Prcevich, Jane Naylor, Muzza Deano, Lizzy Marshall, Stephen Hall, Terry Reid, Christopher Allen and Tracey Clement
Editors: Imogen Charge and Kon Gouriotis
Designer: Brendan O’Donnell
