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I like all kinds of art – music, theatre, film, sculpture etc – but in recent times, it’s visual art that interests me more, especially contemporary works. Here’s some of the stuff that I’ve found interesting lately.

Here You Come Again (Dolly Parton musical)

On the surface, the plotlineβ€”a gay man in his 40s navigates a breakup and the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of an apparition of his idol, Dolly Partonβ€”sounds like something … Read the rest “Here You Come Again (Dolly Parton…

They’re a bunch of trouble makers!

“They’re a bunch of troublemakers” was the phrase used by the father of the artist Jennifer Herd, warning her about joining the Aboriginal Arts Collective, ProppaNOW. Other artists present at … Read the rest “They’re a bunch of trouble makers!”

Surry Hills Laneway Art

Walking home tonight, I stumbled upon some hidden gems: “laneway art” tucked away at the back of my apartment building. It’s a rare find these days; ever since the City … Read the rest “Surry Hills Laneway Art”

Disability Storytelling

“You only ever see people on TV using sign language when there’s an emergency” writer and art critic Fiona Murphy told a crowd of about 200 at an Accessible Arts … Read the rest “Disability Storytelling”

Spinks Park, Lismore by Allister Greig

In the midst of a warm Boxing Day (mid 30s), Michelle and I headed to the air conditioned comfort of Lismore Shopping Square. As well as being a physically cool … Read the rest “Spinks Park, Lismore by Allister Greig”

Exhibition of fridge magnet art in a local whitegoods store, thanks to https://damienmintonpresents.com/, and but now on my fridge at home.

Fridge Magnet Art

The limited edition (10) artwork by Blak Douglas (the 2022 Archibald Prize winner) sold out quickly. Fortunately, my friend Andrea managed to secure oneβ€”a fridge magnet to complement a poster … Read the rest “Fridge Magnet Art”