Idris Murphy: Backblocks exhibition catalogue Part of the CoVA x

Part of the CoVA x Perimeter initiative

Oslo’s Melbourne showcases the best of his cartoons and essays from esteemed publications like The Monthly

including Peter Alwast

Born in Chicago

edited by Janine Burke and Helen Hughes

Idris Murphy: Backblocks exhibition catalogue Part of the CoVA xIdris Murphy's work does not merely capture the world around us; it invites us to step into an expansive realm beyond the familiar. In this captivating survey, we find a master of Australian painting at the zenith of his creativity. Born in 1952, Murphy has woven a rich tapestry of artistic heritage and a profound connection to the natural world. His style defies easy categorisationsimultaneously embodying the essence of landscape and the freedom of