Dream Sequence: the Art & Lives of Louis Kahan
We are delighted to host the launch of Dena Kahan's Dream Sequence: the Art & Lives of Louis Kahan.
Eleven multi-talented authors from various fields in the arts and academia have written the chapters of this new book describing the art and adventures of Louis Kahan, a European artist and trained tailor from Vienna who found himself in post-war Australia, to a large extent by happenchance. Based in Melbourne, seen by one author as Australia’s most ‘European’ city, he soon became renowned throughout the country for his portraits of local identities and whimsical compositions, often referring to Paris, the city where his art began, a city he and his wife Lily frequently visited from Australia, and which continued to inspire him. The book is replete with details of his connections with other areas of Australia’s culture including literature, music and theatre. The portraits and portrait sketches he produced of leading figures in these fields appeared regularly in Meanjin magazine, based at The University of Melbourne.
Free, but bookings are essential.
Eleven multi-talented authors from various fields in the arts and academia have written the chapters of this new book describing the art and adventures of Louis Kahan, a European artist and trained tailor from Vienna who found himself in post-war Australia, to a large extent by happenchance. Based in Melbourne, seen by one author as Australia’s most ‘European’ city, he soon became renowned throughout the country for his portraits of local identities and whimsical compositions, often referring to Paris, the city where his art began, a city he and his wife Lily frequently visited from Australia, and which continued to inspire him. The book is replete with details of his connections with other areas of Australia’s culture including literature, music and theatre. The portraits and portrait sketches he produced of leading figures in these fields appeared regularly in Meanjin magazine, based at The University of Melbourne.
Free, but bookings are essential.
Monday 20 July 2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (UTC+10)
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Readings Carlton
309 Lygon Street, Carlton Victoria 3053
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Dream Sequence: the Art & Lives of Louis Kahan
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