A major exhibition celebrating the work of leading Australian artist Margaret Olley (1923-2011) ois on view at Brisbanes Gallery of Modern Art. Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Director Chris Saines said Margaret Olley: A Generous Life featured more than 100 paintings and drawings highlighting the colourful life, legacy and influence of a much-loved Australian artist. We are thrilled to be presenting this major exhibition developed by Michael Hawker, Curator, Australian Art, QAGOMA, as a celebration of Olleys extraordinary life as an artist, mentor, muse, passionate collector and donor, Mr Saines said. `A Generous Life highlights Olleys formative years spent in Brisbane, her enduring love of travel and passion for portraiture, still life and interiors. The exhibition includes portraits of Margaret by other artists and select
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