The Art Journal

The Art Journal is an insightful and engaging publication that showcases a wonderfully diverse and captivating range of artistic expressions, providing readers with a truly unique and thought-provoking perspective on abstract art, the latest emerging trends, and innovative techniques that are shaping the art world today. Ralph Kerle’s Art Journal makes it a highly valuable resource for both seasoned artists looking to expand their knowledge and those who are simply curious about the fascinating world of abstract art.

The Poetry of the Kayaker Ralph Kerle The Poetry of the Kayaker Ralph Kerle

Conversations We Don't Have

Alan Pentland is a long time friend and colleague from Melbourne, Australia. He qualified as an architect but ended up a prize winning writer, comedian, poet and performer. Many Australians will recall one of Australia's most memorable comedy characters Ferret from the ground-breaking 90's TV comedy show "Fast Forward". That was my mate, Alan and he created the character!

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Rumi's Poetess and the Poet

I'm never sure when I create a piece whether it has worked until it finds a home. Even more flattering is a totally unexpected response from a new owner. Derek Rescei, who recently bought edition number 1 of Rumi's Poetess, penned this most elegant poem to accompany the artwork and I have to share it. The full story associated with the artwork can be found

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Art Palm Beach 2020
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Art Palm Beach 2020

A short film on Art Palm Beach, Florida, USA 2020, its 23rd year of art exhibitions highlighting Ralph Kerle's art.

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Auctioning Burning Outback for Bushfire Relief Funds
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Auctioning Burning Outback for Bushfire Relief Funds

Like many others, I want to make a contribution to show my gratitude for the extraordinary work and bravery shown by Australia's volunteer firefighters and to those affected by the catastrophe upon us. I have created a new piece "Burning Outback" as a reflection on these events and am offering the signed

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Louis Vuitton commissions Ralph Kerle
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Louis Vuitton commissions Ralph Kerle

Delighted to receive an email in October 2019 from Evelyne Baeten, Director, Visual Merchandising, Oceania Louis Vuitton to say the visual merchandising team had viewed my web site and would like to commission some artworks from me to theme their new outlets in David Jones new Australian flagship high end retail store.

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Reflections on the making of The Art of Navy
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Reflections on the making of The Art of Navy

My new exhibition, the Art of Navy, running at the Australian National Maritime Museum from Oct 3 – 30 has allowed me to explore totally new concepts and outputs in my art practice. The full story behind the genesis of the exhibition is told in a new film, the Making of the Art of Navy that is showing as part of the exhibition and can be viewed here.

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The Opening of the Art of Navy Exhibition
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The Opening of the Art of Navy Exhibition

The people I have to thank for this wonderful project and not necessarily in this order are Rear Admiral Mark Hammond who had a hunch; Malcolm Moir, a long time friend and Head of Foundation and Development, Australian National Maritime Museum; Alexandra Gaffikin, Head of Design and Interpretation who smiled when I showed her the original works and told me the reason - "not at all what I was expecting and I love it..." An absolute delight to work with Alex.

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