Samela Harris

Articles by Samela

The ‘Middle Earth’ mountain that captivated Hans Heysen

This little-seen Hans Heysen painting – set to be auctioned this weekend – captures a dramatic New Zealand mountain that more than 90 years later was to take a starring role in the blockbuster film trilogy The Lord of the Rings.

The Two Brians – a story of friendship in art

Artists Brian Dunlop and Brian Seidel were peers in life. Now they are peers in death, as important works from their personal collections hang together in Adelaide ahead of an auction next month, writes Samela Harris.

A woman prays at the tomb of Mary MacKillop. Photo: AAP/Sergio Dionisio

Why Australia's saint still shows the way for Catholics - and secularists

With a new museum celebrating Mary MacKillop set to open in Adelaide, Samela Harris recounts the feisty saint’s brave battles against disgraceful conduct – a campaign which resonates today.

From the Fleurieu to London's Saatchi