An intensely personal documentary on controversial Australian artist Ben Quilty will air on ABC-TV

Jim Kellar
November 15 2019 - 5:00pm
Self portrait: Ben Quilty after Afghanistan 2012. Private collection, Sydney.
Self portrait: Ben Quilty after Afghanistan 2012. Private collection, Sydney.

It's a big call to shine the light of truth on a contemporary Australian artist. But Catherine Hunter, director and producer of Quilty, Painting The Shadows, has captured the personality of Ben Quilty, the controversial 46-year-old painter, with a poignant 60-minute film.

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Jim Kellar

Jim Kellar

Weekender Editor

Jim Kellar writes about culture, art, food and music. He's been a journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1997. jkellar@newcastleherald.com.au