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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
Posts: 2314
Location: The Outsiders Festival State
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 Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:45 am Post subject: Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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I’m glad you ask.
Stefan Maguran is the most collectable and affordable Australian artist at the moment.
His career of less than two years, (echoes of which being found here):
http://72.14.235.132/search?q=cache:-BNmXFBADVEJ:www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/blogon/drupal/node/34370+stefan+maguran&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=26&gl=au
includes two solo shows, thirteen group shows, seven charity events and about three hundred works, a large number of which having found a new home in Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, Paris, Vienna, Bucharest and recently Bath.
His work has sparked some lively debate on Artforum and a bit of controversy with his WIP – Olympia – the way it should be.
http://www.artforum.com.au/vtopic9292-0.html&sid=caf9bf136966a0ee783089a490bf6302
Faced with Stefan Maguran’s strong presence in the arts scene, some artists have reacted energetically, rejecting most of Stefan’s obvious skill and talent. It has even been suggested he undertake formal training at TAFE
Being a person with a lot of common sense, and always on the lookout for new things to learn, Stefan took the advice very seriously and has embarked on a journey of discovering real Aussie talents and learning from their craft in the process.
First, he was fortunate to meet Gerhard Ritter. By studying his educational video Stefan was able to produce his first Oil portrait – a portrait of himself.
He then took part in a workshop with Anna and Marek Herburt, producing his first oil landscape and a series of four naive glass paintings that keep drawing attention on Artforum:
http://www.maguran.com/album/New%20Work/index.htm
Continuing his search for some good training in painting he found Tony Moffitt’s online art school and in a few weeks went from this:
http://www.artforum.com.au/vtopic10364-0.html&sid=0874ea1a1f6498ac8b778a4619d7fa69
To this:
http://www.artforum.com.au/vtopic10364-15.html&sid=0a6eb149065db2bbab3b0ce5d759ac2f
Today Stefan is completing a body of work for his upcoming show in July, called:
“Evolution - Stefan Maguran discovers paintbrushes and oils”
We’ll keep you posted.
www.maguran.com
www.stefanmaguran.blogspot.com
www.redbubble.com/people/stefanmaguran |
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artbarr
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
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Location: Adelaide
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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Good bloke too!
Like this post Stefan - very Maguranesque!  |
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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
Posts: 2314
Location: The Outsiders Festival State
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:36 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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| Thanks Mike - you're too kind. How's your show shaping up? |
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artbarr
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
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Location: Adelaide
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:40 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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Still a bit to do before I'm completely ready.. having a full-page ad in the almanac too.
I may be able to get you some tickets if you are going..i get some kind of a quota I think. |
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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
Posts: 2314
Location: The Outsiders Festival State
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:50 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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| I am a nice guy, but you are a real gem - of course I would be honoured to have a couple (must take wife with me) of tickets - no pressure. And thanks. |
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artbarr
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
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Location: Adelaide
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:52 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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I wouldnt just give you one 
I'll let y ou know as soon as i find out..
cheers |
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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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Location: The Outsiders Festival State
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 3:59 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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| You know what, this conversation was absolutely lovely - so nice to know nice people, isn't it? |
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nefersartra
Joined: 05 Jul 2006
Posts: 404
Location: bundaberg
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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still promoting yourself stefan?
hey, do you have twitter? |
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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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Location: The Outsiders Festival State
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:08 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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Of course I am. With gusto, I can add.
No, I don't have one of those, but I am happy to look into it if it's of any use... |
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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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Location: The Outsiders Festival State
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject: Re: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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| nefersartra wrote: | | still promoting yourself stefan? |
I've tried to get myself an agent like that dude with his party but unless I paint some illegal, immoral or fattening stuff, the agents are not interested. |
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Jo Tyler
Joined: 13 Aug 2008
Posts: 489
Location: Newcastle
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 5:39 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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| Good for you Stefan, if you're not going to promote yourself who will? |
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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
Posts: 2314
Location: The Outsiders Festival State
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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| Thanks Jo, speaking of which, I've lost track of your endeavours - last I remember you were having a show and you've presented that abstract piece her on the forum. How are you going? |
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michael whillier
Joined: 26 Nov 2007
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Location: Queensland
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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| Stop - I was feeling rather nauseous by the heading alone, the thread is worse |
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Stefan Maguran
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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Location: The Outsiders Festival State
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| Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:12 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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| You don't have to read it. |
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Jo Tyler
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:57 pm Post subject: Re - Who, may I ask, is Stefan Maguran? |
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| Fine thanks Stefan, I had to slow things down for a while but I'm getting back to more painting now. I will let you all know when I have that show coming up |
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