Vale William Mora (1953-2023)

William Mora was an icon of the Melbourne art scenegallerist, dealer, and son of the late Mirka Mora. After helping his father, Georges, run Tolarno galleries, William opened his own gallery in 1985 showcasing some of the nation’s best emerging and established modern and contemporary artists. Despite the achievements of his parents, William forged his own path. His gallery was a pioneer in the Australian art scene and was one of the first galleries to hold a solo exhibition for an Indigenous artist.

A passionate supporter of the arts, William was involved with organisations including the National Gallery Society and the Art Committee for the Council of Adult Education.

In 2019, Leonard Joel was honoured to work with William Mora on “The Studio of Mirka Mora” auction. William’s warmth, wit and enthusiasm left a lasting impression on many of our staff and clients.