Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.4.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Duldig Studio Museum + Sculpture Garden ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.duldig.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://www.duldig.org.au/?p=1) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home](https://www.duldig.org.au/) - Discover the art, home, and legacy of Viennese-Australian artists Karl and Slawa Duldig.Located in their original family residence, the Museum offers a unique experience where art, history and heritage come to life through exhibitions, guided tours, and hands-on programs. Instagram Youtube Facebook We wish to acknowledge the custodians of this land, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People - [Visit](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=388) - Located: 92 Burke Rd, Malvern East VIC 3145Step inside the former home and studio of sculptor Karl Duldig (1902–1986) and artist, designer and inventor Slawa Horowitz-Duldig (1901–1975). Discover an extraordinary piece of Vienna, lovingly preserved in Melbourne, where original 1930s artwork, furnishings and personal objects offer a rare window into a remarkable émigré family story.Enjoy a - [Opportunities](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=3838) - Supported by: Follow us on socials for the latest news and happenings: Opportunities: How to Apply:To apply for this position, please email your application to recruitment@duldig.org.au.Your application must include:A covering letter.A response to the key selection criteria.Your curriculum vitae.Two professional referees Full Position Description Applications close (TBC) For position queries, please contact Janine Kibblewhite, President - [Give](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=442) - Give Support us - All donations over $2 are tax deductible Become a Donor The Power of Art to Build BridgesNow, more than ever, art helps us to understand our world and opens our minds to new ideas.As a unique Studio & Museum that tells the story of one family’s survival through art – our - [Upcoming Events](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=254) - Supported by: Follow us on socials for the latest news and happenings: Public Programs + Events Drawing at Dusk With Jennifer HuangSun 30 Aug | 4 – 6 pm Guided drawing sessions in the beautiful Gallery space at the Duldig Studio, with skilled painter and draftsperson Jennifer Huang, whose practice is grounded in classical, realist - [Our People](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=66) - Eva de Jong – Duldig Founder & Patron Eva’s 2017 memoir Driftwood details the family story in the context of the times in Europe and Australia.A former quarter-finalist at Wimbledon and Ladies Singles Champion of The Netherlands, she worked as a teacher, recreation consultant and freelance writer. Her ongoing community involvement continues ‘inspiring creative journeys’. Staff: - [Founder's events](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=1279) - Founders Talks Each year Duldig Studio’s founder, and daughter of Karl Duldig and Slawa Horowitz- Duldig, offers a Founder’s Talk.Below is an archive of recordings taken from these events so that these valuable insights can be shared: Subscribe to the Duldig Studio Youtube Channel It is 85 years since our Founder, Eva de Jong-Duldig, arrived - [Group Tour Booking](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=1951) - Book a Group Tour: Discover the rich artistic and cultural legacy of Karl and Slawa Duldig with a private guided group tour, thoughtfully tailored to your group’s interests.Tours are $25 per person and run for approximately 90 minutes.Your group can expect:A short introductory documentary to set the sceneA guided walkthrough of our current exhibitionAccess to - [Education](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=192) - Education Programs Our education programs are designed for students and lifelong learners of all ages, providing hands-on, object-based learning in a unique setting: the former home and studio of two remarkable 20th-century artists.All sessions are led by professional gallery educators and can be adapted for different year levels and learning needs.Please fill out the form - [Annual Review](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=1157) - Annual Review 2025 Annual Review Read the Full Document - [Current Exhibition](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=500) - Drawn from the Collection: Highlight and Hidden Gems The current exhibition draws on the art and archives at the Duldig Studio to showcase some highlights of this nationally significant collection. On display are rare student works by Slawa Horowitz-Duldig, who trained both as a painter and as a sculptor and went on to have her - [Duldig Lecture](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=525) - Annual Duldig Lecture Annual Duldig Lecture on Sculpture The annual Duldig Lecture on Sculpture was instituted in 1986 following the death of Karl Duldig and in association with the National Galleryof Victoria. The National Gallery of Victoria’s director, Dr Eric Westbrook was instrumental in establishing the lecture series to commemorate the life and work of - [Sign Up](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=428) - Subscribe to our e-news * indicates required Email Address *First Name Last Name Phone number Areas of Interest Adult ClassesArtBook ClubBrilliant Brolly CompetitionChildrens' Holiday ProgramsClass - PotentialCreative WomenDesignEducation ProgramsEvents/ProgramsFamily Open DaysGroup TourHistoryTalksVenue Hire - [Conditions of Entry](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=3745) - The Duldig Studio is committed to serving all members of our community regardless of their political affiliations. Any events, meetings, or activities hosted on our premises do not constitute an endorsement of the views, policies, or positions of visiting parties or speakers. We provide our facilities and services on a non-discriminatory basis to promote open - [About](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=372) - Our Vision Our vision is to be recognised as a nationally significant Australian artists’ house museum that inspires, informs and engages through art and the story of the Duldig family’s creative journey. Background The Duldig family home was opened as a museum in 1996. In 2002, the association, The Duldig Gallery Inc. became incorporated as a public - [Photographs](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=2283) - Photographs Duldig Studio Museum & Sculpture Garden Photography Archive Project This Photography Archive Project resulted in the researching, cataloguing, digitising and sharing of some of the museum’s most significant and culturally rich photo media archives. These include documentary photographs, slides and negatives taken by Karl Duldig and eminent Melbourne photographers Mark Strizic and Wolfgang Sievers, - [Competition](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=2804) - Umbrella Competition 2025 Brilliant Brolly Umbrella Decoration Competition The Duldig Studio is hosting a Brilliant Brolly Umbrella Decoration competition to celebrate the invention of the modern folding umbrella by Slawa Horowitz-Duldig in 1929.Register for the competition and decorate your umbrella at home then drop your finished umbrella back to the Duldig Studio for judging before 2 - [Accessibility](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=206) - Visit Accessability The Duldig Studio Gallery and Heritage rooms are accessible via wheelchair from the main entrance. The interior toilet, accessible through the kitchen, is accessible through a doorway that is 80 cm wide, and another door that is 80 cm wide. The length between both doors measures 105 cm. The back garden is accessible through the side gate to - [Videos](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=305) - Videos Learn more about the Duldig family story and their creative journey – Watch our award winning videos Our 4 mini-documentaries are available on a DVD – Winner 2016 Victorian Community History Awards! Visit our STORE to purchase the DVD.Against All Odds – The remarkable survival of a Viennese treasure (11min 16sec)Europe Meets Asia – Karl Duldig, a Viennese - [Activities](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=1172) - Children’s Activities DIY at the Duldig Studio! We have developed activities that you can download for your children to complete at home. Get creative and share your artwork with us by using the hashtag #duldigkids on Instagram. We look forward to seeing what your kids create! - [Shop](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=462) - Shop Books, Catalogues and Videos Duldig studio has a range of books and catalogues available online and for pick up at the Duldig Studio. Browse Books & Catalogues Limited Edition Eva Umbrella Slawa Horowitz-Duldig invented the modern folding umbrella in Vienna in 1929. It was manufactured in Austria and Germany and marketed throughout Europe. After - [Support](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=413) - Support Us Become a Friend or Supporter Become a Friend or Supporter of Duldig Studio and engage with our story through our inspiring program of exhibitions and events. Join online or download our application form: DULDIG Friends & Supporters Application Form General Entry Friends and Supporters enjoy the following benefits;– Enjoy access to a nationally - [Books](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=1311) - Books & Catalogues Slawa Horowitz-Duldig Modernist Art and Design Edited by Melinda Mockridge This book celebrates the creativity of Slawa Horowitz-Duldig – artist, designer, teacher and inventor of the modern foldable umbrella – an Austrian/Australian artist whose life and career was so disrupted by the upheaval of the Second World War. Slawa’s story is told - [Audio Descriptions](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=560) - Audio Descriptions Karl’ Sculpture Garden Sculpture DescriptionsSupported by Creative Partnerships Plus 1 funding and in collaboration with Vision Australia, key sculptures in the sculpture garden are described in the following audio files to augment your sculpture garden experience. https://www.duldig.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Duldig-Gallery-intro.mp3 INTRODUCTION Welcome to Karl’s sculpture garden at 92 Burke Rd in East Malvern Melbourne The garden contains over one - [Past Exhibitions](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=240) - Past Exhibitions Collection Reflections (2023) A collaborative exhibition between the Duldig Studio and Firestation Print Studio featuring twenty-four contemporary printmakers’ creative responses to the art and life of Karl Duldig and Slawa Horowitz-Duldig.The artists drew their inspiration from items in the current exhibition at the Duldig Studio, The Studio of Karl Duldig – A Living Legacy, which tells the story of - [Eva de Jong-Duldig](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=130) - Eva de Jong-Duldig Artists’ Daughter, Teacher, Tennis-Player, Founder and Patron Eva was born in Vienna in 1938, one month before Nazi Germany annexed Austria. With her parents, Karl and Slawa Duldig, she was fortunate to escape to Switzerland later in that year. Shortly after the family travelled to Singapore and then in September 1940 to - [Collection](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=215) - Collection Research Requests Duldig Studio is committed to making the collection available for bona fide researchers in accord with the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums. View our Research Policy. Our Collection This extensive collection comprises works of art including sculpture in a variety of media including wood, terracotta, bronze and marble, drawings and paintings - [Paperweights](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=1328) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Paperweights Heritage Glass Paperweights Handmade by Canberra Glassworks, these paperweights were commissioned by the Duldig Studio in 2021.The featured image is turned into a decal and fired onto the rear surface of the glass. The glass itself - [Slawa Horowitz](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=114) - Slawa Horowitz Slawa Horowitz Artist, Teacher, Foldable Umbrella inventor Slawa Horowitz was born in Horucko, near Lwow in Poland, and moved to Vienna with her family before the First World War. After completing her matriculation, Slawa attended painting classes in Vienna, prior to becoming a private student of the noted Austrian sculptor, Anton Hanak (1922-1925). There she met - [Contact us](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=105) - Contact Us Find Us The Duldig Studio museum + sculpture garden is located at:92 Burke Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145, AustraliaTram No 5 to East Malvern Terminus and a 10 minute walk. Follow the directional sign down Burke Road.Postal Address: PO Box 182 Glen Iris VIC 3146Phone: 03 9885 3358 Email: enquiries@duldig.org.au Connect on Social Media Facebook Facebook: @TheDuldigStudio Instagram Instagram: @duldigstudio - [Karl Duldig](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=139) - Karl Duldig Karl Duldig Sculptor, Teacher, Sportsman Born in Przemysl, Poland, in 1902, Karl Duldig moved to Vienna with his family in 1913. In his youth he was an outstanding sportsman, won the Austrian table-tennis championship, played international soccer, and was a highly ranked tennis player. In 1921, he became a student at the University of - [Podcasts](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=330) - Podcasts Creative Women in Conversation Supported by the City of Stonnington, Creative Women in Conversation is Duldig Studio’s discussion series based around the exhibition SLAWA: modernist art + design. Inspired by the inventiveness of Slawa Horowitz-Duldig and presented by leading creative practitioners and local business women, the talks focus on themes represented in the exhibition and the links to - [Multimedia](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=303) - Multimedia Videos Podcasts - [Our Vision](https://www.duldig.org.au/?page_id=152) - Our Vision Our vision is to be recognised as a pre-eminent Australian artists’ house museum that inspires, informs and engages through art and the story of the Duldig family’s creative journey. The Duldig family home was opened as a museum in 1996. In 2002, the association, The Duldig Gallery Inc. became incorporated as a public museum and ## My Templates - [Default Kit](https://www.duldig.org.au/?elementor_library=default-kit) - [Template](https://www.duldig.org.au/?elementor_library=template) - Book a Group Tour: Discover the rich artistic and cultural legacy of Karl and Slawa Duldig with a private guided group tour, thoughtfully tailored to your group’s interests.Tours run for approximately 90 minutes and include:A short introductory documentary to set the sceneA guided walkthrough of our current exhibitionAccess to the historic Duldig family home, complete ## Products - [The Studio of Karl Duldig – A Living Legacy](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=the-studio-of-karl-duldig-a-living-legacy) - This exhibition tells the story of the sculptor Karl Duldig, his journey from Europe to Australia and the studios he established along the way. He expressed his ideas in multiple mediums including stone, clay, wood, ceramics and bronze to create a powerful body of modernist works that communicate about family life, WWII, displacement and survival through art. The catalogue for The Studio of Karl Duldig – A Living Legacy features an introduction by Museum Director Lyndel Wischer, an essay by Dr. Jane Eckett from the University of Melbourne, and a personal essay by Duldig Studio founder Eva de Jong-Duldig. Cost: $12 plus p&h $15 Australia, $30 overseas - [Duldig Studio Friendship (Student) – Gift Certificate](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=duldig-studio-friendship-student-gift-certificate) - Share the intimate, award winning experience of Duldig Studio with your friends and family by gifting a Friendship. Friends enjoy the following benefits; – Enjoy access to a nationally significant art and history collection – Meet people who share an interest and passion for world history, sculpture, art and life long learning – Learn about - [Colt - small bronze sculpture](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=colt-small-bronze-sculpture) - KARL DULDIG (1902-1986), Colt 1976, 32.0 x 11.0 x 10.0 cm, Bronze - [Heritage Glass Paperweight - Invitation Card, Kosmetik Institut, Wein (Cosmetic Institute Vienna) c. 1932](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=heritage-glass-paperweight-invitation-card-kosmetik-institut-wein-cosmetic-institute-vienna-c-1932) - Handmade by Canberra Glassworks, these paperweights were commissioned by the Duldig Studio in 2021. The featured image is turned into a decal and fired onto the rear surface of the glass. The glass itself is made by ladling molten glass into a graphite mould. Each one is hand-made and therefore you may see slight difference - [Heritage Glass Paperweight - Silhouette, ‘A gift for you’ c. 1916](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=heritage-glass-paperweight-silhouette-a-gift-for-you-c-1916) - Handmade by Canberra Glassworks, these paperweights were commissioned by the Duldig Studio in 2021. The featured image is turned into a decal and fired onto the rear surface of the glass. The glass itself is made by ladling molten glass into a graphite mould. Each one is hand-made and therefore you may see slight difference - [Friend/Supporter payment](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=friend-supporter-payment) - Enjoy the many benefits of becoming a Friend or Supporter of Duldig Studio and engage with our story through our inspiring program of exhibitions and events. Joining Fees Friend | $75 Adult, $30 Student (1 year) Supporter | $150 (1 year) - [Umbrella Decoration Competition Entry (Adult)](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=umbrella-decoration-competition-entry-adult) - [Karl Duldig, Sculpture | Drawings](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=karl-duldig-sculpture-drawings) - Dr. Peter Stasny (ed.) (2003) Catalogue to the exhibition in Vienna, Krakow and Melbourne. Jewish Museum of the City of Vienna, Ltd. English and German, fully illustrated 174 pages. Also available in Polish. Beautifully illustrated catalogue of the exhibition held at the Jewish Museum of Vienna in 2003. Includes compelling essays on Karl’s career in - [Limited Edition Eva Umbrella](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=limited-edition-eva-umbrella) - Slawa Horowitz-Duldig invented the modern folding umbrella in Vienna in 1929. It was manufactured in Austria and Germany and marketed throughout Europe. After the Duldig family fled Austria in 1938 she was forced to sell all her patent rights. Slawa’s daughter, Eva de Jong-Duldig designed this umbrella for the Duldig Studio in 2019. Purchase now – available now for delivery or pick up by arrangement. LIMITED FIRST EDITION of 120 (each umbrella is marked with the edition number. COST: $45 each - [Heritage Glass Paperweight - The Sun Appearing Through Dark Clouds c. 1972](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=heritage-glass-paperweight-the-sun-appearing-through-dark-clouds-c-1972) - Handmade by Canberra Glassworks, these paperweights were commissioned by the Duldig Studio in 2021. The featured image is turned into a decal and fired onto the rear surface of the glass. The glass itself is made by ladling molten glass into a graphite mould. Each one is hand-made and therefore you may see slight difference - [Duldig Studio Documentaries, Volume 1 - DVD 2016](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=duldig-studio-documentaries-volume-1-dvd-2016) - Written & presented by Eva de Jong-Duldig Filmed and produced by Dr David Smith Curation: Stefan Damschke Winner in the Victorian Community History Awards (2016) for Interpretation Discover the story of a European refugee family and their lucky escape from Vienna to Melbourne where they rebuilt their lives and created the Duldig Studio. These four - [The Duldig Studio – a history](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=the-duldig-studio-a-history) - Helen Kiddell (2010) Illustrated 51 pages. English A short guide to the Duldig Studio, with a history and brief outline of the careers of both artists, Karl Duldig and Slawa Horowitz-Duldig. Cost: $30 plus p&h $15 Australia, $30 overseas - [Heritage Glass Paperweight - Karl and Slawa with Umbrella c. 1935 ](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=heritage-glass-paperweight-karl-and-slawa-with-umbrella-c-1935) - Handmade by Canberra Glassworks, these paperweights were commissioned by the Duldig Studio in 2021. The featured image is turned into a decal and fired onto the rear surface of the glass. The glass itself is made by ladling molten glass into a graphite mould. Each one is hand-made and therefore you may see slight difference - [Guided Tour and Viennese afternoon tea – Gift Certificate](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=guided-tour-and-viennese-afternoon-tea-gift-certificate) - During this experience you will discover an incredible story of love, survival and the creative spirit. Tour the former home of Karl, Slawa and Eva Duldig – now one of Melbourne’s finest House Museums. A rare opportunity to glimpse life as it was several decades ago; each room contains art and furniture from their time - [Survey Sculpture & Graphic Works 1922-1982](https://www.duldig.org.au/?product=survey-sculpture-graphic-works-1922-1982) - Karl Duldig (1983) Foreward by Patrick McCaughey Originally published in conjunction with the exhibition ‘Karl Duldig, Survey, Sculpture and Graphic Works 1922-1982’ mounted at McClelland Gallery in Langwarrin, Victoria. (7 November – 1982 – 15 January 1983.) This book features details and images of Karl’s lifetime of work accompanied by quotes from the artist. 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