When your partner dies and he is an artist with a prolific body of work and shall we say an obsessive, collecting nature, as his executor you have a somewhat daunting tasks – what to do with the collection?

 

This website is the result. It is part tribute to Michael Callaghan and the artists featured and hopefully also a useful historical source and finally a point of sale for collectors.

 

It was Michael’s habit, in keeping with his acquisitive nature, to put aside posters from each print run. These form the basis of the Redback Graphix archive collection and the smaller collection of Earthworks posters. Michael’s earlier work and post Redback Graphix solo work is also included – both paintings, sculptures and limited edition prints.

 

The major effort has been in culling works damaged by water whilst in storage, cataloging, classifying and creating a dedicated storage facility for the works. Created the website was the easy part. Writing the text and getting the damn thing out there has taken a tad longer.

 

Any omissions in crediting are mine – I am happy to get corrections from the artists. All works purchased come with a letter of authentication from Michael’s estate.

 

Most of the posters are pristine. The website will be updated regarding condition of remaining stock as needed. Callahan’s own work is in pristine condition.

 

Any ommissions in crediting and content are mine – I am happy to get corrections from the artists.

 

Bronwyn Barwell, Michael’s wife and Executor.

 

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