Hard Sleeper in Sydney
A few months ago when I went to China to visit my friend Kate, she was hosting a group of Australian artists. At the time, they were based in … Read the rest “Hard Sleeper in Sydney”
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.
Edge of Elsewhere
I’d highly recommend an exhibition Kate and I attended the opening of tonight, at Sydney’s 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. It’s a gallery space which mostly features work … Read the rest “Edge of Elsewhere”
The Music Sounds Better
My social life goes through fits and starts. There are some weekends when I have absolutely nothing to do. I sit in the house, twiddle my thumbs, and regret the … Read the rest “The Music Sounds Better”
The Day Of Dirt
Those strong winds last night brought their fair share of dirt into Beijing. It’s not as bad as people have previously described the combination of dirt and pollution here – … Read the rest “The Day Of Dirt”
Palaces and Bathhouses
As I headed through the crowds, I did so with determination. On Tuesday, as I attempted to visit the Forbidden City, it all became too much for me, as I … Read the rest “Palaces and Bathhouses”
Beijing Gallery Day
The restaurant where we had dinner tonight had the BEST FOOD, but also the FUNNIEST MENU. As they made literal translations from the Chinese, the restaurant menu contained English language … Read the rest “Beijing Gallery Day”