Tag arts

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.

Sixth Sense, Troubled Waters and John Fries

The thing about art gallery opening nights in Sydney is that they often”clump together”. They’re often on a Thursday night or a Saturday afternoon, and they’re often at exactly the … Read the rest “Sixth Sense, Troubled Waters and John…

Jumaadi at MCA

Deep in the back of my consciousness is a rather vague childhood memory of seeing a live performance, probably at the Lismore City Hall, and probably as part of a … Read the rest “Jumaadi at MCA”

Brett Whiteley Gallery

One of the great things about living in Surry Hills is the opportunity to pop in, on spec, to the Brett Whiteley Gallery. Today, there was an art class … Read the rest “Brett Whiteley Gallery”

Rugby League – The Musical

As I sat and sipped my beer (in plastic, no doubt a sign of the end of Western civilisation) waiting for the theatre doors to open, I wondered if I … Read the rest “Rugby League – The Musical”

Redfern Biennale

“Would you like to suggest a word that makes you feel good, or makes you feel happy?” I was asked by a woman on Walker Street, Redfern today. She was … Read the rest “Redfern Biennale”

Heavy Artillery at White Rabbit

“What was your favourite work?”, I asked my friend Sue as we walked away from Sydney’s “White Rabbit Gallery” this afternoon. “It was definitely the video work”, she told me. … Read the rest “Heavy Artillery at White Rabbit”