Well, Lush. In the National Gallery of Victoria. Who would have thought we’d see the day? Well, it has come, all as a part of Melbourne Now … “LUSH is a Melbourne-based artist who is best known for his unsanctioned public works on walls, in laneways and on train panels. His work is often confronting
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The next installment, or body part, of this ongoing series is the Eyes. With a fantastic lineup I’m really excited to see some of the work (in particular Merda, Kozy’N’Dan and Miss Van). From the Backwoods Press Release: “A Study Of” is a decade long project that aims to create a archive of anatomical and
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This new publication looks rad and launches in a couple of weeks. The Journal will feature essays and reviews as well as artists pages and focuses on contemporary art. From the Dissect Journal website: “Through ‘Dissect Journal,’ we aim to focus on the local significance and particularity of contemporary art and artists. We refuse to rely
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Since moving down to Melbourne from Sydney, Alexandra Lederman has already made herself at home. Working out of the renowned Juddy Roller studios, she has wasted no time in putting on her first Melbourne solo show down at Collingwoods House Of Bricks. This show, LandEscapes, showcases Alexandras surrealistic abstracted linework, juxtapozed with images of landscape
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It is a virtual impossibility for me to walk away from a Michael Peck exhibition without wishing I had one of his works on my walls – if I was to have to really, really nail down my “favourite” artists, he would be right up there, there’s just … something. Something about the fantastical realism,
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Ahh man, I hate hearing that Espionage Gallery is getting squeezed by shitty fees and red tape, they’re one of the best things in Adelaide, promoting artists and generally doing wonders for the scene over there. Over the past two years, Joshua Smith and crew have worked wonders in that space – but now they’re
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It’s been some time between open studios for Ghostpatrol, but this weekend you’ll have a chance to head down and check out where the man works, and get yourself some cool art that will probably only ever be available there … plus books, and a chance to meet the man. Oh, and just on Ghostpatrol,
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Well, this is an interesting one! Many years ago, a video was made of the Napier St Youth program and the iconic faces wall that was done by Matt Davis Sheep and Adrian Doyle and features a whole bunch of artists. The documentary was never actually completed, but the unfinished version eventually made its way
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A combination of Shodo (traditional calligraphy) and graffiti elements Jun’s work it awesome. Being a massive fan of both Japanese calligraphy and graff I’m always excited to hear about new work by Jun. this should be a great show. From the Backwoods Press Release: “Jun Inoue was raised in regional Kanagawa, Japan, where he
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David Russells been a busy dude lately, snapping a whole bunch of shit all across the city – heres a few of his favourite shots of some of the latest of Melbournes street art and graffiti, check it all out … [nggallery id=321 display_type=photocrati-nextgen_pro_masonry]
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Ooh! I love Kaitlin Beckett’s work. A bit late on this one. More goodness from Just Another – Opening tomorrow! A combination of creatures and machinery, Kaitlin’s work is so intricate and realistic, I can’t wait to see the new series of work. Who: Kaitlin Beckett What: Reanimation Where: Just Another Project Space When: Opens 7th November
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Here we are, the latest of Dean Sunshines top picks of whats happened around the streets of Melbourne over October 2013 – another great set of shots from some fantastic artists! [nggallery id=322 display_type=photocrati-nextgen_pro_masonry] 1. Taylor White – Fitzroy 2. Lister – Fitzroy 3. Slicer, Jaw, Rashe – Port Melbourne 4. Silk Roy, Putos –
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