Reviews & Press
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2020
England: Talking of Art, Contemporary Artists from England, Imagio Mundi Collection, Fabrica, 2020, Italy
2018/2019.
Chromatopia: An illustrated History of Colour, Thames and Hudson, 2018, Australia
2014
Revelation/Apocalypse VAC Bendigo/Latrobe University.
The Drawn Word http://www.studiointernational.com/index.php/the-drawn-word
2013
Portraiture in Focus, http://www.studiointernational.com/index.php/portraiture-in-focus-irene-barberis-anita-taylor-and-helen-sturgess , Review Studio International.
2012
The Apocalypse: Re Looking, http://www.studiointernational.com/index.php/irene-barberis-apocalypse-revelation-re-looking-feminale-the-edge-of-logic-intersecting-luminosities, Studio International, UK. Papers, websites /reviews and articles
2009
2008
RMIT University, 'Re-Imagining the Urban Habitus - a Project of the Art, Knowledge and Globalization
Cluster' in Art, 4 July 2008, accessed 24/07/2008,
RMIT University, Global Art Metasenta, Metasenta Hub, 4 July 2008, accessed 24/07/2008,
Review, Fold-out Futures, Studio International, 26 June 2008, accessed 24/07/2008,
Rolled Up/Rolled Out, Essay, School of Art Gallery, accessed 24/07/2008,
City of Frankston, Light Pavers, Wells Street by Irene Barberis, Online Arts Directory, accessed 24/07/2008,
Steven Ball, 'Rolled Up/Rolled Out', in Direct Objective blog, Monday 28 April, 2008, accessed 24/07/2008,
Richard Iacono, 'Rolled Up / Rolled Out', 28 April 2008, accessed 24/07/2008,
2007 Walpole, Helen, 'Living Elvis art exhibition' in Elvis Australia, August 17, 2007, accessed 24/07/2008,
Dr. Janet Mackenzie, 'Apocalypse in Pink: The Work of Irene Barberis', Studio International, 26 March 2007, New York, London. USA, accessed 24/07/2008,
Documenta, Metronome No. 11 What is to be done? Tokyo, contributor, March 2007, accessed 24/07/2008,
Godwin Bradbeer, Kevin Wilson. '20,000 Colours, Four Generations of Women', Metronome 10, What is to be Done, Documenta Magazines, Documenta 12, Kassel, Germany
Artrave, 'Powerfully hybrid', Artlink Vol 27 No 2, 2007
Felix Just, s.Jl, Ph.D., 'Some Books with collections of Apocalyptic Art' in Art, Images, Music and Materials related to the Book of Revelation, Catholic Resources, accessed 24/07/2008, resources.org/art/Revelation-Art.htm
Elizabeth M. Grierson, Imagining a Faculty of Navigations in the Academy of Radical Generosity as a future for art education, RMIT University
drawingroom.org.uk, Drawing 2007 - Biennial Fundraiser 2007, accessed 24/07/2008,
Metronome Press, Documenta 12, Irene Barberis, Participant, 2006-2007, accessed 24/7/08,
2006 Dr Elizabeth Presa, breath light and skin, Cite Internationale des Arts, Paris
Dr Irene Barberis; skin and peel, artist statement
RMIT University, 'Melbourne makes global art links' in Openline RMIT News, August 16 2006, accessed
24/07/2008,
RMIT University, 'Melbourne makes global art links' in Newsroom, RMIT University, August 11 2006,
accessed 24/07/2008, http:
Laughing Squid, 'A Three-Part Salon To Complement the Current Exhibition, Intersections: Reading the
Space', OSDir, January 2006, accessed 24/07/08, 1/msg00029.html
Jeju Teddy Bear Museum, 'About TBM', 7 August 2006, accessed 24/07/2008,
Project Space/Spare Room, Float, exhibition brochure, June 2006
DigiGlass Australasia, 'Ellipse Pivot Glass Sculpture, Frankston' in High Resolution Imaging brochure.
2005 Art Almanac, 'Victorian Tapestry Workshop: The Big Small Tapestry Show' Dec 05 / Jan 06 Issue, accessed
24/07/2008,
Contemporary Jewish Museum, 'Opening night celebration of Intersections: Reading the Space' in eNews,
November 2005, accessed 24/07/2008,
Contemporary Jewish Museum, 'Intersections: Reading the Space', Contemporary Jewish Museum of San
Francisco, accessed 24/07/2008,
Gruber, Sam, 'Intersections: Reading the Space, St Kilda Australia' in Museum and Gallery Exhibitions,
International Survey of Jewish Monuments, 7 June 2005, accessed 24/07/08,
Nelson, Robert, Readings in Religions, 25/5/2005, The Age, 25 May, Melbourne.
Light, Dr. Helen, Changing headsets: the impact of museums on social thinking, lecture, Jewish Museum of Australia, Melbourne, accessed 24/07/2008,
Cass, Naomi, 'In addition to the adults' in Artnotes, Art Monthly Australia, Issue 180, June 2005
Cass, Naomi, 'Intersections: reading the space: Christianity, Judaism, Islam' in Artnotes, Art Monthly Australia, Issue 179, May 2005
Smithsonian Institution Libraries, 'Intersections, reading the space : Christianity, Judaism and Islam : Irene Barberis, Parastou Forouhar, Jane Logemann : an exhibition at the Jewish Museum of Australia April-June
2005, accessed 24/07/2008,
Kohn, Rachael, 'Intersecting Art', interview with Parastou Forouhar, Irene Barberis and Jane Logemann, Spirit of Things, ABC Radio National, 17 April 2005
Bantick, Christopher Women of faith unite, The Age, April 16, 2005
Dr Louiseann Zahara, grow – a set of verbs, catalogue essay, Melbourne
Council of Christians and Jews, Victoria, 'A Display of Difference', GESHER Journal 2005, retrieved
24/07/2008,
State of the Arts, 'Winning Artist for People's Choice Award announced' in News, State of the Arts, accessed
24/07/2008, 03 March 2005
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Dr. Christopher Heathcote, breath, crosses stars + circles, Noosa Regional Gallery, Queensland
Suffield Academy, Everyday, Red, 1991 by Irene Barberis, in 'LeWitt Gallery Opens in Centurion Hall',
Suffield Academy, 22 October 2004, accessed 24/07/2008,
'Precious Platters', Catalogue, Promotional material, Australia
My Sunshine Coast, 'Spiritual Festival' in Sunshine Coast Events, accessed 24/07/2008,
Brisbane and Noosa Regional and local Newspapers and Posters, Queensland
2003 Juliet Peers, 'Fashion Infiltrates the Galleries', Artlink Vol.22 # 4
Canberra Times, 'Art to Cling To'
Sonia Barron, 'Seductive, Creative and Potentially Toxic', Canberra Times, Monday, July 21
Wilma Tabacco, 'Seeing through the Material', Canberra, Melbourne, Paris, France
2002 Dr. Christopher Heathcote, Breath: Catalogue Essays
Anna Clabburn, Plastique
Tam Wai Ping, Four Corners, Hong Kong
Robert Nelson, The Age 20.3.2002. 'Fashion Infiltrates the Arts, Fashion Sashays into Visual Arts'
Dr. Annette Van der Bosch, 'Unveiling the Apocalypse - Irene Barberis', Art and Australia, Vol.40 No 1
2001 Presa Kevin, Imprint Magazine, 'Revelation/Apocalypse', Print Council of Australia.
Janet McKenzie, Studio International (e journal) forthcoming edition, United Kingdom
Dr Christopher Heathcote, Australian Encyclopaedia of Art, Bernard Smith, Terry Smith and Christopher Heathcote
C. Marshall, Interpreting Art For Secondary Schools, Macmillan Art Publishing, Melbourne.
Alison Barclay, 'Backyard Blitz', Herald Sun, April 25, 2001
2000 Interview: Arts Today, Radio National, 'The Apocalypse Interview' with Lyn Gallaghar, Irene Barberis and Anna Clabburn
Catherine Lambert, 'The Revelation of Installation', Sunday Herald, July 16, 2000
Briony Rhodes, 'Death and Decoration', Art Monthly, 29.7.00. View Review
Anthony Lynch, 'Exhibition Proves a Revelation', Victoria University, Nexus, July, Melbourne
1999 David Cross, 'Saying it with Flowers', Like Magazine, Millennial Issue - Summer, 1999
Anna Clabburn, 'Saying it with Flowers', The Age, 17 February
Lara Ancilli, Interview, 'Saying it with Flowers', Irene Barberis and Wilma Tabacco, SBS Radio, Italian Language Program, June 28, Melbourne
O. Cameron, 'Double Acts Flower Power', Herald Sun, July 16 1999
Interview, Irene Barberis and Wilma Tabacco, 'Saying it with Flowers', City Park Community F.M. Radio, Launceston, Tasmania April 10, 1999
Jo McIntyre, 'Saying it with Flowers', Tasmanian Examiner, April 17, 1999
Border Morning Mail, 'Saying it With Flowers', Albury.
M. Stevenson, 'Flowers Tell A Story', The Examiner, April 10, 1999
M. Stevenson, 'Duo has blooming lovely art symbols', The Examiner, April 10, 1999
'Exhibition Weaves a Rich Tapestry', Victoria University NexusVol.9 March 1999
Anthony Lynch, 'Gallery closes, vision remains', Connections, Victoria University, May 1999
Geoff La Gerche & David Thomas , We Are Australian, Catalogue
1998 Rebecca Lancashire, 'Creative Stocking Stuffers', The Age 1 12 1998
Edward Collis, Dr. Sophia Errey, 'Saying it with Flowers', Catalogue Essays
Sue Goss, 'VUT opens new doors in the conduct of thesis research' The Age, 27 October
1997 Gallery Catalogue, John McCaughey Memorial Art Prize Exhibition, 1997
Kevin Wilson, 'Nature: traditional and Contemporary Visions', Cooloola Shire Public Gallery
Robin Usher, 'McCaughey Prize, Upbeat', The Age 2.12.1997
Rebecca Lancashire, 'Right Time for Bennett', The Age, 4.12.1997
Alison Barclay, '$30,000 water work', Herald Sun, 5.12.1997
Peter Timms, 'An Assortment of Bits and Pieces', The Age, 10.12.1997
'Gallery Prize to Gordon', Bendigo Advertiser, 13.12.1997
Cliff Burtt, 'Prize Finds a Worthy Home', Herald Sun, 13.12.1997
Irene Barberis & Wilma Tabacco, Artist Statement, Victoria University Gallery, Melbourne
Artist statement, Red Horse / Revealed Geometry catalogue,
Nexus, Victoria University newspaper; article/photo (two issues)
The Mail, The Brimbank Times, The Moonee Valley Gazette; article/photos
Exhibitions, Newsletter, Horsham Art Gallery, June 1997
1996 Jenny Zimmer, Exhibition Catalogue Interview, Charpentes
Justine Hill, 'Myth Analysed', The Warrnambool Standard, March 13, 1996
'The Wandering Jew - Myth and Metaphor', Shepparton Advisor, 1996-97
1995 Exhibition Catalogue, The Wandering Jew; Myth and Metaphor, Jewish Museum of Australia
Susie Ashkenazi, 'Artists Tackle myth of wandering Jew', Visual Arts, 24.11.95
NAVA, 'Who's Who of Australian Visual Arts, Reed International Books
1994 Allan McCulloch, revised by Susan McCulloch, Encyclopaedia of Australian Art, Allen and Unwin
Anna Clabburn, 'Faith: Irene Barberis', Storm Magazine, Volume 1, No.1
Susan McCulloch, 'The Spiritual and the Mundane', Sun Herald, June 1996
Geoff Wallis, 'Unpeeled Art', Catalogue Essay
1993 John R. Neeson, Arrangement: Australian Still Life 1973-1993 Catalogue, Heide Park, Melbourne
Robert Rooney, 'Arrangement', The Australian, 1993
Christopher Heathcote, 'Arrangement', The Age, 1993
Susan McCulloch, Australian Artists Dictionary
James Harley, An Installation Publication Vitae, A.I.P. No 7, Fifth Australian Sculpture Triennial
1992 Cross, Elizabeth, 'These Women, Where Honours Due', Catalogue essay
1991 James Harley, 'Irene Barberis', Catalogue Essay, Luba Bilu Gallery, Melbourne
Elizabeth Cross, 'Freedom of Choice', Catalogue Essay. Heidi Park and Art Gallery
Richard Pennington, 'Freedom of Choice', Art and Australia. Summer 1991
Christopher Heathcote, 'Exhibition gives a sense of how modernists looked in
original contexts', The Age, 24.4.91
1990 Rebecca Lancashire, 'Getting Recycling down to a fine Art', The Age, 20.11 90
1989 Rosemary Crumlin, 'A Remarkably Consistent Painter'. Unpublished Essay
'Gallery - Adrian Page and Irene Barberis,' Catalogue. Guanzau, China
An Installation Publication, 'Between the Lines'. A.I.P. No. 2, Melbourne
Robert Rooney, 'Recycled artwork should keep conservation department happy', The Weekend Australian,
8-9.12.90
1988 Rosemary Crumlin, Images of Religion in Australian Art, Bay Books, Australia
1987 Robert Lindsey, Young Australians Catalogue, National Gallery of Victoria
I986 Gary Catalano, 'Cluttered Realism Outshines the Transcendental Abstract', The Age, 17.9.86
'Ten Young Investment Artists', Financial Review, 1986
1985 Dawn Mendham, Refining Fire, Albatross Books, Australia 1985
1984 Janet McKenzie, Drawing in Australia - Contemporary Images and Ideas, Macmillan, Australia
1983 Elizabeth Cross, 'Figures and Faces Drawn from Life', Catalogue Essay, Heide Park and Gallery
1982 Catalogue, Preston to Phillip, Melbourne 1982
Catalogue, Cite Des Artes, Group Exhibition, Paris, France
1980 Jenepher Duncan, Melbourne / Monash Exchange Exhibitions, Catalogue, Melbourne
1979 Robert Rooney, 'Melbourne / Monash Exchange', The Australian, 1979
Cite Des Artes, Group Exhibition, Catalogue. Paris, France
Ron Radford, 'Still Life Still Lives', Catalogue Essay, Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Sydney Opera House, NSW
William Kelly, Elizabeth Murdoch Travelling Fellowship Exhibition, Catalogue, Victorian College of Arts, Melbourne
Mary Eagle, 'Irene Barberis', The Age,1979
Notice: 'Watch', The Sun, 24.4.79
Allan McCulloch, 'Painters, Poets and Printmakers', The Herald, 3.5.79
Jeffrey Makin, 'Art Invitation gets a Rap', The Sun, 9.5.79
1978 Robert Lindsey, 'Selected Work from the Michell Endowment', Catalogue Essay.
Lamia Doumato, Dictionary of Women Artists, New York, University of Colorado, 1978
1977 'Artist to Paint the Town', The Sun, 21.12 77
Paul Heinrichs, 'Art Takes to the Streets with Teapots and Flowers', The Herald, 22.12.77
1977 Mary Eagle, 'Domestic Subjects are Back', The Age, 13.1.78
Janine Burke, 'Eight Women Realists' Catalogue Essay, Victorian College of the Arts, Coventry Gallery, Sydney, Museum of Modern art, Queensland
William Kelly, Victorian College of the Arts Postgraduate Exhibition, Catalogue; Victorian College of the
Arts
William Kelly, 'Keith and Elizabeth Murdoch Travelling Fellowship', Victorian College of the Arts,
Melbourne
1976 Gary Catalano, 'Drawing Some Definitions', The Age, 1976.
Domenico De Clario, 'Drawing Some Definitions' Catalogue: George Paton Galleries, Melbourne University
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