The Johnson Society of Australasia
The Johnson Society of Australasia enters its 31st year, being founded in Melbourne in 1993. It remains strong with 40 members, including several of the foundation members. Members reside in…
The Johnson Society of Australasia enters its 31st year, being founded in Melbourne in 1993. It remains strong with 40 members, including several of the foundation members. Members reside in…
Sunday April 30 A guided visit to look at an aspect of Eighteenth Century Art. This year's focus is on the 'Conversation Piece' - a sub-genre of Portraits, with a…
Welcome to another year of Johnsonian Fellowship. The JSA Committee will be meeting on Saturday February 4 to begin planning the year’s program. We are always ready to welcome new…
National Gallery of Victoria; guided tour Sunday May 15th: 2:15 for a 2:30 start. Examples of the works of Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797) from the NGV Collection. Wright was…
Susannah Fullerton, the famous literary presenter and Jane Austen specialist, will be giving the Fleeman Lecture on 'Dr Johnson and the women of Scotland' on the afternoon of Saturday 27…
The following is a brief summary of our 2021 Program so far. If you are interested in attending any event and want more details please use our Contact Page. Saturday…
Because of the Lockdowns some of our planned events for 2020 have been cancelled or postponed. However this has not stopped society members preparing their own items and sharing with…
For twenty- six years the Johnson Society of Australia has explored life and culture in eighteenth century England through the eyes of Samuel Johnson and his circle of influential women…
The Annual Seminar is one of the highlights of our year, and this year’s will be no exception. For 2019 we are focusing on three individuals, one woman and two…
Eighteenth Century English Neo-Classical design and art at the NGVSunday 14th AprilMeet at 2:15 for 2:30 start.One of the ways of exploring the world of Samuel Johnson and his friends…