Sunday, Apr 23, 2023

We are very sad to hear the brilliant, colourful, stylish, and much loved Barry Humphries has died.

Barry was a regular visitor and client of the Bridget McDonnell Gallery and first visited 30 years ago.  He was a terrific artist and we have been preparing his collection of drawings, Barry Humphries - Cafe Society and other Gatecrashers for an exhibition.  We hope to open the exhibition later this year. 

Barry was a godsend to the art trade, the book trade and the antique trade - we surely won't see the likes of him again.

Vale Barry Humphries

Photos; Bridget and Barry Humphries and Bruce Beresford and Barry Humphries, Bridget McDonnell Gallery, November 2022; Self Portrait; Himself, 7AM, Ink on tinted envelope