LUSTRE: Contemporary Artists in Greece & Crete is a compelling group exhibition presented at Mudgee Arts Precinct from 24 July to 20 September 2026. Bringing together leading contemporary artists from Australia and New Zealand, the exhibition reflects on shared histories between nations through a deeply personal and creative lens.
Inspired by the 1941 Greece and Crete campaigns during the Second World War, the project follows a two-week journey undertaken by participating artists in October 2025. Retracing the path of renowned Australian war artist William Dargie, they travelled from Northern Greece to Crete, engaging directly with the landscapes, historic battlefields and present-day communities shaped by these events.
The resulting works respond to themes of endurance, sacrifice and protection, offering fresh perspectives on the ANZAC experience while connecting past and present. Several artists bring personal or cultural ties to the story, further enriching the exhibition’s emotional depth and authenticity.
Through painting, photography and mixed media, LUSTRE invites audiences to reflect on memory, place and the enduring bonds between Australia, New Zealand and Greece, presenting history as a living, evolving narrative.
Participating artists: Riste Andrievski, Angeliki Androutsopoulos, Deirdre Bean, Michael Bradfield, Michelle Hiscock, Alan Daniel Jones, Joanna Logue, Steve Lopes, Euan Macleod, Natalie Leontaris O’Connor, Amanda Penrose Hart, Rodney Pople
