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Mirka Mora meant so many things to so many people: as an artist, an icon, a learner, a teacher, a survivor and a friend. This online storytelling event celebrates her legacy with stories and memories from those who knew her, and whose lives she touched.

The Jewish Museum of Australia’s #MyMirka project invited contributions from members of the public that spoke to Mirka’s impact – a brief encounter, lasting friendship or admiration from afar.

This event marks the culmination of that project. Like all the best memories make us do, prepare to laugh and cry at personal tales of Mirka Mora’s life-affirming worldview and behaviour. Hosted by Julia Zemiro, and featuring stories and reflections by Mirka’s son, filmmaker Phillippe Mora; restaurateurs Guy and Carlo Grossi; ​Bloom cosmetics founder Natalie Bloom; Mirka’s granddaughter, gallerist Lily Mora; and many more.

Presented in partnership with Jewish Museum of Australia

The online bookseller for this event is Jewish Museum Australia

Featuring

Peter Rosenberg

Peter Rosenberg is a retired Barrister, friend of Mirka, and a collector of Mirka’s work. Mirka was the godmother to his son Tom.

Melinda Martin

Melinda Martin joined the team at Linden New Art (Linden) as Director in July 2012 with 20 years of arts management experience. She is passionate about connecting audiences to the work of leading contemporary artists and creating conversations that lead to new ways of thinking and understanding the ... Read more

Coco Love Sheils

Coco Love Sheils is a Palawa descendant on Bunurong Land. A conceptual artist, story teller and stylist working out of a 1977 Bedford Bus art studio mosaiced in mirror glass.

Liz Reynolds

Liz Reynolds is a librarian for local government, but also an art lover, a culture lover, a nature lover, a film lover, a science lover, and a music lover.

Natalie Bloom

After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications from RMIT University (1991), Natalie started Bloom Cosmetics in 1993 at the age of 22. Bloom quickly became a well recognised Australian business success story. Ahead of its time, Bloom earned a cult-like statis on a global scale. Natalie ... Read more

Lily Mora

Lily Mora is the Founder and Director of Sunday Salon. An online art platform for emerging artists and budding art collectors.

Philippe Mora

Philippe Mora, born in Paris 1949, is an artist and film-maker who lives in West Hollywood with his wife and three children. In 1967, Philippe aged 18, moved to London. He became successful as an artist, exhibiting and providing graphic art for The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics. Philippe directed his ... Read more

Carlo Grossi

From a young age Carlo Grossi was surrounded by food and hospitality. Learning from his grandfather and father, his interest in the industry spiked at a young age. Travelling through Europe, the UK and America in his youth, tasting wine and eating in the world class restaurants cemented his understa... Read more

Guy Grossi

Guy Grossi is a devoted chef and restaurateur. He is the owner of Grossi Restaurants including Florentino, Ombra Salumi Bar, Arlechin, and Garum Perth. Recognised as one of the country’s leading authorities on Italian food, he has been a sought after to train and mentor within the industry and evo... Read more

Scott Kernaghan

Scott is a Melbourne based Blogger, podcaster, photographer, healthcare worker and aspiring fiction writer. He has a keen interest in history and modern writing culture and explores this in his blogging.  Scott is a co-author of a book documenting the artwork of the since demolished Royal Children... Read more

Julia Zemiro

French born-Australian Julia Zemiro is an acting graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts (1993) and a beloved Australian television personality. Arguably best known as the host of the long-running SBS hit TV program RocKwiz,  Julia’s success includes hosting and co-producing the hugely ... Read more

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