Jul 31, 2026 – 5.27pmAs a tribute exhibition to Margaret Olley opened at the National Art School Gallery in Sydney on Friday, the late artist’s friends swapped affectionate stories.Art historian and curator Christine France, an adviser to the NAS Gallery exhibition Margaret Olley: Australian Intimiste, remembered the advice never to refuse a snack. Put it in your pocket for later, was Olley’s dictum.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles