Events and News
The works of James Northfield are held in the National Gallery of Australia, National Gallery of Victoria, State Library of Victoria, State Library of New South Wales, National Library of Australia, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australian War Memorial and private collections locally and internationally.
The artwork of James Northfield transforms high fashion with the release in October 2021 of the Zimmermann 2022 Resort Collection: The Postcard. View the range here. Watch the launch of the Runway Film here.
First Look: Introducing our Resort 2022 Ready-To-Wear Collection, The Postcard. “For this Resort season I wanted to create a collection that had a real sense of joy and escape. Looks that embodied all those great feelings and memories of a wonderful holiday - the anticipation, excitement, fun and laughter. We were given the opportunity to work with some of the beautiful art of James Northfield who created some of the most iconic Australian travel posters of the 30, 40’s and 50’s. I love the use of colour and the romantic nostalgia of the imagery. We’ve tried to create a collection that is light and playful. Thoughts of holidays and good times to look forward to, were front of mind - I can’t wait!” - Creative Director, Nicky Zimmermann
Zimmermann would like to thank James Northfield trust for permission to utilise a selection of James Northfield’s artworks as prints within the Resort 22 RTW Collection.
Selection of exhibitions featuring the work of James Northfield
Defining Moments in Time Online exhibition, National Museum Australia (2019- ).
Rare & Important Travel Posters Auction Swann Auction Galleries (Nov 2019).
Land of the Golden Fleece – Arthur Streeton in the Western District Geelong Gallery, Victoria (2016).
Follow the Flag: Australian Artists and War 1914- 1945 National Gallery Victoria (2015).
Before Sunset: The Bank & World War I Reserve Bank of Australia RBA (2014).
Triumph in the tropics: Selling Queensland University Queensland Art Museum (2009), curators Professor Peter Spearritt & Dr Marion Stell.
Savage Luxury: Modernist Design in Melbourne 1930-1939 Heide Museum of Modern Art (2007), curator Nanette Carter.
Victorians on Vacation – State Library Victoria, (2007–08).
Follow the Sun: Australian travel posters 1930's-1950's: exhibition assisted by the National Archives of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia / National Library Australia (1999), curator Michelle Hetherington.
Trading Places: Australian travel posters 1909 – 1990 State Library of Victoria (Irving Benson Hall) Touring exhibition, (1991-92) Mornington Peninsula Art Gallery; Mildura Arts Centre.
News/Media
2022: Zimmermann Resort Collection 2022 “It was inspired by the iconographic works of Australian artist, James Northfield.”
“For its newest resort release, Zimmermann zeroed in on the collective works of Australian graphic artist, James Northfield, for inspiration. Active from the 1910s through to the 1960s, Northfield was responsible for some of our country’s most recognisable travel posters, and by extension, the strong sense of nostalgia we feel for its unique geographical scapes and the emotions and experiences they lend to, through the artist’s iconography. ”
New Video and images
There is a new video of the collection filmed in Greece at this link. More images from the photo shoot can be viewed here.
Link to the Voice Generations video - Jess & Kelsi Soar With A Pink Song | The Battles | TheVoice Generations Australia
Print
Featured in Vogue Australia in print and online:
Zimmermann Resort 2022 Collection | VogueZimmermann resort 2022 - Vogue Australia
Zimmermann Resort 2022 Collection | Vogue
Vogue Australia, November Issue 2021: Feature
‘A life in the sun’ – Nicky; Simone Zimmermann and R22 Collection, pages 68-69
The Age - Cover Sunday Life – Weekend Life featured the Lorne dress of the October 2021 issue – travel edition.
Venus Williams in the Lorne dress
The collection has also been widely featured in media around the world including:
The Daily Front Row: Zimmermann on ‘The Postcard’ resort 2022; opening in Cannes and making it from Australia
Forbes: Unveiling Zimmermann’s Most Romantic Collection Yet, Nicky Zimmermann Talks Fashion Post Pandemic
Fashion Week Daily: Zimmermann Wants You To Go OOO With Resort '22 - Daily Front Row
Marie Claire: Zimmermann shows resort 2022 collection | Marie Claire Australia
Grazia Magazine: Holiday Mode. Zimmermann Escapes To Brighter Days For Resort 2022
Modern Luxury Rivera: Nicky Zimmermann Discusses Zimmermann's Resort 2022 Collection and South Coast Plaza Shop
Yahoo: Zimmermann Resort 2022
May 2021: Extraordinary Voyages, the latest book release from Louis Vuitton, features the artwork of James Northfield. This beautifully illustrated hardback explores the art of travel from the first hot-air balloon voyage in 1769 to the first commercial Concorde flight in 1976; and everything in between including, rail, road and space travel.
November 2020: One Hour Out - Interview with Roger Saddington.
