Exhibitions

Perched on Kangaroo Island's rugged coastline, Southern Ocean Lodge doubles as a living gallery, showcasing commissioned local artworks that capture the island's natural beauty and distinct Australian character.

PAUSE grew from Nick's decision to step away from habits and comfortable ways of working built over a lifetime of painting. These works reflect a period of exploration – of subject, scale and method – held together by an interest in the familiar: landscapes, people, and those moments when light, weather, memory or human presence shift our experience of something known and ask us to see it again.

Trained young by Robert Hannaford and Joe Caddy and selling his first painting at eight, Nick Hannaford drifted into events and parties before returning to art, debuting his watercolour series First Impressions at SALA Festival 2025 in a "best of" life interview touching on his top day, favourite meal, and a treasured photo of son Darcy's first taste of chocolate.

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InDaily covers Nick Hannaford's Kangaroo Island upbringing, his early art training with family and mentors, and his dual career as an artist and creator of food/wine/art events like the Kangaroo Island Art FEASTival, alongside a home-cook feature sharing his kitchen habits, favourite eateries and a favourite gnocchi recipe.

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