Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140294835
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 272
Discover *Wicked but Virtuous*, an extraordinary exploration into the life of Australian artist Mirka Mora. This captivating memoir offers a unique insight into the relationship between art and life, highlighting how experiences shape creativity. Renowned for her vibrant personality and bohemian lifestyle, Mirka's story is not just an autobiography but a vibrant tapestry woven with passion, creativity, and resilience.
Mirka narrowly escaped Auschwitz during the Second World War, and her journey led her to Melbourne, where she established a cultural oasis through her landmark cafe-restaurants, attracting artists, writers, and intellectuals alike. This book dishes out engaging tales filled with wisdom, laughter, and love, celebrating the highs and lows that define a true artist's life.
In *Wicked but Virtuous*, readers are invited to delve deep into Mirka's world, filled with remarkable encounters, artistic dedication, and a relentless pursuit of beauty. The pages reveal not only her artistic journey but also the rich relationships and spirited characters that colored her existence. Experience the eccentric life of one of Australia's beloved figures and see how life intricately feeds art.
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a lover of memoirs, or someone seeking inspiration, this book will resonate deeply with you. Order today to explore the captivating life and art of Mirka Mora, and see why she remains a pivotal figure in Australian culture.
Shipping Information: Enjoy reliable delivery options available for your order to ensure you can dive into this literary feast quickly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140294835
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 272
Description:
Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art.
Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate esteem as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Narrowly avoiding Auschwitz during the Second World War, she and her husband Georges settled in Melbourne, where their landmark cafe-restaurants became a magnet for artists, writers and intellectuals - a slice of Paris's Left Bank in an otherwise staid and provincial city. Both were also pivotal in the establishment of the acclaimed Museum of Modern Art at Heide.
No conventional autobiography, Wicked but Virtuous is a delightfully eccentric account of a life lived to the utmost. It celebrates the highs and lows of Mirka's bohemian existence, her work, lovers, family, and the rich array of characters who were drawn into her world by her wisdom, generosity and outrageousness.
Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art.
ISBN: 9780140294835
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 272
Discover *Wicked but Virtuous*, an extraordinary exploration into the life of Australian artist Mirka Mora. This captivating memoir offers a unique insight into the relationship between art and life, highlighting how experiences shape creativity. Renowned for her vibrant personality and bohemian lifestyle, Mirka's story is not just an autobiography but a vibrant tapestry woven with passion, creativity, and resilience.
Mirka narrowly escaped Auschwitz during the Second World War, and her journey led her to Melbourne, where she established a cultural oasis through her landmark cafe-restaurants, attracting artists, writers, and intellectuals alike. This book dishes out engaging tales filled with wisdom, laughter, and love, celebrating the highs and lows that define a true artist's life.
In *Wicked but Virtuous*, readers are invited to delve deep into Mirka's world, filled with remarkable encounters, artistic dedication, and a relentless pursuit of beauty. The pages reveal not only her artistic journey but also the rich relationships and spirited characters that colored her existence. Experience the eccentric life of one of Australia's beloved figures and see how life intricately feeds art.
Whether you are an art enthusiast, a lover of memoirs, or someone seeking inspiration, this book will resonate deeply with you. Order today to explore the captivating life and art of Mirka Mora, and see why she remains a pivotal figure in Australian culture.
Shipping Information: Enjoy reliable delivery options available for your order to ensure you can dive into this literary feast quickly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780140294835
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2002
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 272
Description:
Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art.
Few artists in Australia are held in such affectionate esteem as Mirka Mora. Even fewer have had such an amazing life. Narrowly avoiding Auschwitz during the Second World War, she and her husband Georges settled in Melbourne, where their landmark cafe-restaurants became a magnet for artists, writers and intellectuals - a slice of Paris's Left Bank in an otherwise staid and provincial city. Both were also pivotal in the establishment of the acclaimed Museum of Modern Art at Heide.
No conventional autobiography, Wicked but Virtuous is a delightfully eccentric account of a life lived to the utmost. It celebrates the highs and lows of Mirka's bohemian existence, her work, lovers, family, and the rich array of characters who were drawn into her world by her wisdom, generosity and outrageousness.
Written with great passion, this book is a unique insight into the way an artist works and the way in which life feeds art.