Visiting galleries is advantageous when they are quiet and less crowded. Fewer people and distractions on a weekday or early in the morning allow you to take the time to study and savour each piece. Changed working hours now force …
Inspiration for The Brunswick Show originated from artist Stuart Beekmeyer’s observation of “the results of suburban gentrification and its affects on artistic communities.” Beekmeyer’s belief “that Brunswick had reached a very important turning point” and “is positively brimming with artistic …
If you have ever visited the Eureka Tower on Southbank and looked closely, you may have noticed the large gold bees that overlook the residential entrance to the building. Designed by Richard Stringer, the bees are symbolic of the hive-like …
A wave of nausea washed over me as I tried to comprehend the statistic – only 150 out of 15,000 children sent to Theresienstadt ghetto during the Second World War survived. With stinging eyes and a lump in my throat, …
If Sunday Reed were alive today, it would be a delight to meet her and attend one of her famous ‘arvo teas’ where we could discuss art, literature and even share recipes. Curators Lesley Harding and Kendrah Morgan also shared …
Melburnians are fortunate to live in a city that invests generous amounts of time and money into the arts. Paying tribute to the blood, sweat and tears shed by artists and galleries alike in this beautiful city of ours, Melburnin’ …
What you might not know about fashion designer Vera Wang is that she was a competitive skater in her teens. Wang studied at the School of American Ballet in New York, spending a year at Sorbonne and then graduating from …
The buying power of a large retailer should not be underestimated. For this reason large companies have a corporate social responsibility and need to set an example in their industries through ‘best practices’ that have a positive influence on the …
I am enthused by some of the print and patternation coming through on the AW 2010/11 catwalks. Print adds another dimension and quality to the sharpest silhouette. Abstract prints in monochromatic colours are still prevalent and it is a fun …
A friend of mine is looking for a watch for his Girlfriend’s birthday and as a starting point he asked for my advice: what brand of watch do I wear, what watch styles are women wearing at the moment, etc, …
