Though I've never heard of her before, I instantly fell in love with the work of Therese Ritchie, after seeing the exhibition "Burning Hearts" currently showing at the Museum & Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin. The gallery descibes the exhibition as: A survey exhibition of one of Darwin’s most committed and socially engaged artists. … Continue reading Therese Ritchie
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.
Since arriving back in Lismore, I've spent a bit of time wandering around, checking out art (both public and in galleries). I've previously blogged about some of the art associated with the Tropical Fruits festival; these images are more permanent parts of the city's awesome collection. When this piece was first erected it was very … Continue reading Art in Lismore
Often when you visit Sculpture By The Sea it's overly crowded. There's often too many people competing for space with grumpy locals who want to go about their regular exercise along the wonderful coastal walk between Bondi and Tamarama. I've tried going super-early. I've also been there just before lunch when the crowds seem to … Continue reading Sculpture By The Sea
If you like the 1970s, music, art, politics and Sydney, you'll like this exhibition currently at the National Art School. Made this video for my friend https://catherinecroll.com (Cathy/Kate), who has work in it, but couldn't attend the opening, as she is currently working in remote WA. https://videopress.com/v/RbYLz413
Of course I would LIKE her, given she first came to national prominence with the autobiographical play, "White Baptist ABBA Fan". Though I've been aware of the music and works of the opera singer, Deborah Cheetham for about twenty years I've never seen her live before. Her performance at the National Indigenous Music Awards in … Continue reading National Indigenous Music Awards 2019
About a year ago when I was working in Darwin, I visited the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory and discovered the works of Kaylene Whiskey. In the time since, she's become a firm favourite of mine, and some of her works have been recently shown at Sydney's Museum Of Contemporary Art. Because … Continue reading 2019 National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art Awards in Darwin
Somewhere in my collection, I still have an original vinyl copy of the Yothu Yindi album, "Tribal Voice". Though I liked and played the album a fair bit, it was the dance remix of the song "Treaty" that really brought them to my attention, and made them a favourite. And after that, there was a … Continue reading Darwin Festival Opening Night