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.
On the surface, the plotline—a gay man in his 40s navigates a breakup and the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of an apparition of his idol, Dolly Parton—sounds like something … Read the rest “Here You Come Again (Dolly Parton…
“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!”
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”
“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”
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”
The limited edition (10) artwork by Blak Douglas (the 2022 Archibald Prize winner) sold out quickly. Fortunately, my friend Andrea managed to secure one—a fridge magnet to complement a poster … Read the rest “Fridge Magnet Art”