Work-free Wednesday has been continuing over the last few months during the COVID-19 lockdown. As I mentioned a few months ago, I have "excess leave", and rather than take a block of holidays, I've been taking one day off each week. When it all started, I was going to galleries, swimming, catching up with friends … Continue reading Work Free Wednesday @agnsw
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.
"No problems .. it runs till 9 .. might be the last gathering we go to for a while?" my friend Kate said to me in a text, when I told her I might not make it to Cockatoo Island for last night's event held there for the Biennale of Sydney. After a week at … Continue reading 22nd Biennale of Sydney
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
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