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Paradise Lost, 2025, oil and mixed media on linen, 121x121cm

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kathrinlonghurst

Contemporary German-born Australian artist exploring themes of identity, gender and cultural heritage.

Come and experience paintings, performance and vid

Come and experience paintings, performance and video work - a new exhibition by Kathrin Longhurst at
@cato__gallery

Opening Thursday 19th June 6-8pm
Eloise Cato Gallery
67 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills, Sydney Australia

Nasim, 2025, oil and mixed media on linen, 121x91cm

Collective Threads is a multimedia exhibition amplifying the defiance of Iranian-Australian women and men against gender apartheid, questioning whether persecution is bound by borders. Through socialist realism portraiture, large-scale paintings throne eleven Iranian citizens in constructs of power as a mantle of empowerment, inspired by Persian royal portraiture and 20th century propaganda aesthetics. Coinciding with Refugee Week, the exhibition includes testimonial video art, spoken-word poetry, and live performances, fostering cross-cultural dialogue on gender equality.
#CollectiveThreads #KathrinLonghurst #ContemporaryArt #FeministArt #PortraitExhibition #ArtExhibition2025 #MultimediaInstallation #VideoArt #

Proud to announce my new exhibition. Join me for t

Proud to announce my new exhibition. Join me for the opening of Collective Threads: A Public Presence, a cross-cultural community conversation led by Iranian-Australian voices engaging with paintings, video art and performance.

When: Thursday 19 June 6–8pm Where: Eloise Cato Gallery, 67 Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills
Experience portraiture, moving video works, and live spoken word performances — all centred on strength, solidarity, and the power of reclaiming public space.

RSVP to Gallery | All welcome | Part of Refugee Week 2025

#CollectiveThreads #RefugeeWeek2025 #IranianAustralianVoices #KathrinLonghurst #ArtForChange #AmplifyRefugeeVoices #SurryHills #FeministArt #QueerVoices #CommunityThroughArt #Portraits #FigurativeArt

Reflecting on motherhood today with a full heart.

Reflecting on motherhood today with a full heart. My thoughts are with anyone who finds this day difficult, whether due to loss, longing, or complex relationships. I’m deeply grateful to have my mum in my life and to have shared hugs with my beautiful kids this morning.

These two portraits, painted six years ago, hold a special place in my heart. I’ve kept them for our home. And one day, they’ll be part of what I leave behind.

Love you endlessly. ❤️❤️❤️

#portraitpainting #mothersday #portrait #figurativeartist #largescaleart #largeartwork #oilpainting #oiloncanvas #family

Little sneak peak of the finalists at the Archibal

Little sneak peak of the finalists at the Archibald yesterday with the formidable Pat Corrigan at the @agnsw. Winner announced tomorrow. Great lineup. Here’s some of my faves. Have fun at the party tomorrow.
#archibald2025 #australianart #portraitart #artgalleryofnsw
Custom skirt by @maid.en.k

So excited celebrating this brand new art space in

I’m walking for the @womens.girls.emergency.cent

I’m walking for the @womens.girls.emergency.centre to raise money for women and children impacted by violence. Your generous donations are being doubled until tomorrow.
Link here or in my bio
https://www.walkforwagec.org.au/fundraisers/kathrinlonghurst

Feeling so welcomed in Muskegon—my cup is full!

Feeling so welcomed in Muskegon—my cup is full! Grateful beyond words for my amazing travel buddy @its_katemcauley (you’re a star!), the incredible @bennett897 & @eschmidt3400 for championing women artists, and @muskegonartmuseum for your warm hospitality. To all the artists who embraced me with open arms—your kindness truly melted my heart. So much love and gratitude! ✨❤️

#WomenArtists #MuskegonMuseum #WomenInArt #ArtistCommunity #ArtJourney #CreativeConnections #SupportingWomenArtists #KathrinLonghurst #TheBennettCollection #ArtistLife

Posted @withregram • @burrinja “Incredible! Ge

Posted @withregram • @burrinja “Incredible! Get ready to be wowed!” – Just one of the many glowing comments from our visitor book.

Last Sunday, we celebrated the official opening of Burrinja’s 4th instalment of Women Painting Women, a powerful exhibition showcasing award-winning female artists from Victoria, NSW, and WA. With over 150 attendees, including some of the artists themselves, it was an inspiring afternoon of storytelling and connection.

Don’t miss this stunning celebration of realist portraiture – from now until Sunday, 9 March.

📍 Burrinja Gallery
🎟️ Free Entry

#WomenPaintingWomen #Burrinja #ArtExhibition #RealistPortraiture #SupportWomenArtists

So proud to have a work included in this incredibl

So proud to have a work included in this incredible exhibition of works recently acquired by the Muskegon Museum of Art, Michigan through the Bennett Collection. Can’t wait to see this in person in a few weeks. Forever grateful for the patronage of @bennett897 and @eschmidt3400 who are such great supporters of women artists around the globe.
Posted @withregram • @visitmuskegon More Space, More Art – The Muskegon Museum of Art Expands!

We got a first look inside and are beyond excited to share it with you!

On February 6, 2025, the Bennett-Schmidt Pavilion opens, doubling the size of the Muskegon Museum of Art.

This major expansion adds five new galleries, education studios, a sculpture park, and more—bringing even more art out of storage and onto the walls.

The historic wing will now fully showcase the museum’s permanent collection, and dedicates a gallery to the museum’s glass art collection.

Take a look inside with this video, then plan your visit and be part of Muskegon’s exciting new chapter in the arts!

#MuskegonMuseumOfArt #MuskegonArtsAndCulture #VisitMuskegon

Thanks for the interview and write up @artnstylema

Thanks for the interview and write up @artnstylemag
Available in digital and print at plenty of places on the Beaches or www.artandstylemagazine.au
@artnstylemag
@actioncustomframing
@northernbeachesgallery
@samwill_

So thrilled for author @anitaselzer_ to have won t

So thrilled for author @anitaselzer_ to have won the category of best fine arts book at the INDEPENDENT PRESS NYC 2025 and being shortlisted for best non-fiction PAGE TURNER award 2024 in the UK with her insightful book “The Female Gaze” that includes 20 of my female contemporaries that I admire and adore and who are transforming the art world with their powerful depictions of the female form.
The book is available from Dymocks and any other well stocked retailer.
#TheFemaleGaze #WomenInArt #ArtBook #IndependentPressAwards #FineArtsBook #PageTurnerAwards #FemaleArtists #WomenTransformingArt #ContemporaryArt #FemaleEmpowerment #ArtAndCulture #PowerfulWomen #RepresentationInArt #FemaleForm #WomenSupportingWomen #InspiringReads #ArtWorldRecognition #CelebratingWomen #ArtistsToWatch #AnitaSelzer

One of my favourite paintings in latest series cur

One of my favourite paintings in latest series currently displayed at @galleryone_art
“Cacotopia”, 2024, oil and mixed media on linen, 182x182cm
#PropagandaArt #WomensArt #MixedMediaArt #DystopianArt #PoliticalArt #FigurativeArt #ModernArt #ArtGallery #ArtCollecting

2024 you weren’t all that bad. See you in 2025.

2024 you weren’t all that bad.
See you in 2025. Can’t wait.
#byebye2024 #artistlife #artistsoninstagram #artist #australianartist

This is probably my favourite painting I created d

This is probably my favourite painting I created during this year if I had to pick one. Working with @goompi_ugerabah was so special and I am so grateful to have him in my life. Thank you for trusting me and thank you for your friendship.
A proud tribal man, Goompi descends from strong female ancestors, two of whom were placed on the Pialba mission upon European settlement. His family has lived on Minjungbal tribal land, while Goompi was born on Kombumerri tribal land on the Gold Coast, QLD, where he has spent his life. Taught in his early teens by the very few local elders who had cultural knowledge, including his Nunukal skin fathers. Goompi began to practice the written language with permission (Aboriginal art) where he depicted stories of his teachers and homeland. Doing this for 24 years now as an artist, he continues to represent tribal stories and knowledge through the collage of dot patterns, ancient symbolism and fine line work in each canvas he creates.

2024, oil on linen, 121x121cm
#GoompiUgerabah #PortraitPainting #PortraitArt #ContemporaryPortrait #RealistPortrait #CulturalHeritage #StorytellingThroughArt #MinjungbalLand #KombumerriLand #IndigenousCulture #RespectForElders #CulturalStorytelling #GenerationalStrength #HonouringAncestry #AustralianArt #ArtAndCulture

Approaching Invasion, 2024, oil and mixed media on

Approaching Invasion, 2024, oil and mixed media on linen, 121x121cm available from @galleryone_art
#WomenInArt #FeministArt #ResilienceAndStrength #ArtForEquality #BoldWomen #PropagandaArt #GenderEquality #BodilyAutonomy #EmpoweredWomen #ArtAsActivism #StrongFemaleFigures #FemaleNarratives #WomenOfCourage #FearlessArt #ArtForChange

On now at @galleryone_art Works from Dystopia, oi

On now at @galleryone_art
Works from Dystopia, oil and mixed media on linen, 182x182cm
#DystopiaSeries #ContemporaryArt #MixedMediaArt #FeministArt #DystopianArt #ResilienceThroughArt #WarAndPeace #PatriarchyCritique #FemaleFighters #ArtForChange #ModernHeroines #ArtAndSociety #ArtistOnInstagram #PoliticalArt #BrutalistDesign #ArtisticResistance #VisualStorytelling #SocialCommentaryArt #WomenInArt

Another piece from Dystopia currently showing at @

Another piece from Dystopia currently showing at @galleryone_art in Queensland
Domination, 2024, oil and mixed media on linen, 121x121cm
#DystopiaSeries #ContemporaryArt #BronzeSculpture #MixedMediaArt #FeministArt #DystopianArt #ResilienceThroughArt #WarAndPeace #PatriarchyCritique #FemaleFighters #ArtForChange #ModernHeroines #ArtAndSociety #ArtistOnInstagram #PoliticalArt #BrutalistDesign #ArtisticResistance #VisualStorytelling #SocialCommentaryArt #WomenInArt

Posted @withregram • @galleryone_art New @kathri

Posted @withregram • @galleryone_art New @kathrinlonghurst paintings are now @galleryone_art it’s so great to see artworks insitu — Our team can create mock ups of artworks in your spaces! Get in touch now to find the perfect piece.

This “Dystopia” series includes 6 powerful mixed media paintings. View the ‘Summer Exhibition’ catalogue via our website now.

For more information please contact: Gallery One on (07)55280110 or info@gallery-one.com.au. Please note our DM inbox is not monitored.

#KathrinLonghurst #oilonlinen #bronze #goldcoast #thebrickworkscentre #galleryoneart #interiordesign #sydneyartscene #portraitpainting #sydneyaustralia #Sydneyartist #comtemporarypainting #femaleartist #womenartist #australianartist #ArtLover #ContemporaryArt #WomeninArt #AustralianArt

Would you look at this incredible portrait of me b

Would you look at this incredible portrait of me by the ever so talented @elizabeth_barden_artist that made its way to my home and my heart. You make me look so good girl. Xo 💋
#artistspaintingartists #portraitpainting #elizabethbarden #portrait #oilpainting #artstudio #artlover #artlife

December exhibition opens today at @galleryone_art

December exhibition opens today at @galleryone_art including works from my “Dystopia” series.
Absolute Rule, 2024, oil and mixed media on linen, 182x182cm

From the catalogue :
Furthermore we see paintings that show abstract flags and shadowy crowds, suggesting moments of social and political tension, perhaps a May Day demonstration or a populist rally, where extreme rhetoric stirs unrest. In these scenes, Longhurst addresses how easily rights fought for over generations can be swept away, especially impacting women and marginalised communities as societal divides deepen.
#DystopiaSeries #ContemporaryArt #BronzeSculpture #MixedMediaArt #FeministArt #DystopianArt #ResilienceThroughArt #WarAndPeace #PatriarchyCritique #FemaleFighters #ArtForChange #ModernHeroines #ArtAndSociety #ArtistOnInstagram #PoliticalArt #BrutalistDesign #ArtisticResistance #VisualStorytelling #SocialCommentaryArt #WomenInArt

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