Mosman Art Gallery

‘As Modern as Tomorrow’ - the designs and story of Annan Fabrics

Sunday 5 September 2010, 2:00PM – 3:00PM

Nan Mackenzie with her designs as Anne Outlaw looks on, c1950s (Collection: Powerhouse Museum, Sydney)

Nan Mackenzie with her designs as Anne Outlaw looks on, c1950s (Collection: Powerhouse Museum, Sydney)

Curator Julie Petersen examines the extraordinary success story of the creators of Annan Fabrics, Anne Outlaw and Nance Mackenzie who started their screen printing business in the depths of World War II and went on to represent modern Australian textile design internationally and domestically.

Free, includes afternoon tea.

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Australian Accent: the Designs of Annan Fabrics and Vande Pottery of the '40s and '50s

Saturday 4 September – Sunday 10 October
Mosman Art Gallery, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

This exhibition showcases two Mosman businesses that featured distinctive Australian designs using native flora, fauna and Aboriginal motifs.


Mosman Art Gallery is a cultural service proudly provided by Mosman Council