‘Best in show’ is now on @artgalleryofnsw celebrating ‘the dogs who inspire artists and their subjects in the Archibald Prize.’
‘From protectors (Dingo) to creative collaborator’s (Teena), grief companions (Cherry-Bomb) and loyal guardians (Tudo), these portraits capture the enduring bond between dogs and their humans.’
Spot my work, (the creative collaborator’s) David and Teena, on the wall 🐾
This work was a finalist in the Archibald Prize in 2020
‘Best in show’ is located in the orange hallway leading up to the entrance of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes ✨
#australianartist #archibaldprize #painting #artgalleryofnsw #portrait
🏊♂️ Join us Saturday 11am @penrithregionalgallery 🏊♀️ Katerina Asistin and myself will be in conversation with Joanna Gilmour talking about our works in The Pool Show. Following this, I will be one of the judges of a pool-themed cake competition (Wish this was my full-time job)🏊♀️
~Capra will be discussing Birthing Things in the Spirit: The Waterbirth, a 2014 performative work created with the Eaglevale Active Over 50s Aqua Fit team.
Due to life’s circumstances, Capra has recently been reflecting on death, loss and grief, themes that sit in poignant contrast to Birthing Things. In collaboration with @powerhousemuseum he presented the belongings of Marrickville woman Annette Kellerman, who toured the vaudeville circuit performing in large water tanks on stage.
In this new addition, Capra draws parallels between his late dog Teena’s ashes and the box that once housed Kellerman’s ashes before they were scattered across the Great Barrier Reef in 1975. He has not worn his signature “whites” costume since Teena’s passing~
Photo- 1: Maja Baska 2: Zan Wimberley 3-6: Silversalt Photography
THE POOL SHOW ARTIST TALKS WITH DAVID CAPRA AND KATERINA ASISTIN | SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2026, 11AM – 12PM
Join The Pool Show artists David Capra and Katerina Assistin in conversation with Joanna Gilmour, Curator and Acting Director at Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery as part of Summer Open Day for an insightful discussion on the ideas and themes behind each artist’s work. From the thrilling performance and community based approach of Capra’s Birthing Things in the Spirit to his pairing with Annette Kellerman objects, in contrast with Katerina’s compellingly quiet paintings of Mount Druitt Pool.
Free entry. RSVP here: .au/?ff_landing=23
For more information visit: .au/whats-on/artist-talks-with-david-capra-and-katerina-asistin/
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Image: Portrait of David Capra and Katerina Assistin by Maja Baska
I couldn’t help myself & had to see the Wizard of Oz at Vegas’ Sphere. Some moments felt like I was experiencing the film for the very first time, taking me back to when I was 5.
The highlight would have to be the cyclone, everything suddenly went turbo and it was impossible not to be swept up by it. The forest scene was also breathtaking. I found myself transfixed by tiny details, like crawling ants or a spider weaving its web whilst the witch melted below. AI made everything more bonkers especially the newly filmed extras. All in all it was pretty strange and memorable.
Come and help Little Orange Studio celebrate International Day of People with Disability @artgalleryofnsw in @mikehewson ‘s palm tree wonderland tonight 5-30-8.30pm 🌴 There’s even a milkshake station 🥤🥤🥤! @campbelltownartscentre
#internationaldayofpeoplewithdisability
Happy birthday to my wonderful dear friend @davidcapra ❤️🥳
This is a pic from yesterday at David’s magical home - the two David’s can greet you at the entrance! 😂
‘Everything you have in this world is borrowed for such a short time’.
Vale Teena 2010-2025
Sharing a beautiful memory of Teena and @davidcapra with my daughter Ariel at Fo Fum Fiesta @artgallerynsw in 2019 💕
#teenatalks
🐾🕯️Teena’s O-bitch-uary (Teena would definitely have given me the ol’ side-eye for that one)
By the dog-loving @winnyyoyo 🤍
Thank you to the folks @satpaper for this special article in remembrance of my beautiful pooch
