Sculpture by the Sea Bondi is on again this year with its impressive selection of sculptures by local and international artists. Set against the backdrop of the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, shown here are a few…
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Vivid Sydney is now into its eleventh year and continues to be a remarkable showcase of the artistic use of light. Running until June 15, Sydney-siders are turning out in ever-increasing numbers to see the…
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Let me start by saying that this five day trip to Tasmania ranks up there amongst my best ever travel experiences. It comprises so many elements that interest me including design, art and architecture, food, nature and hiking; plus, at both destinations,…
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Vivid Sydney is on again with a spectacular light show throughout the city and along the harbour foreshore. To mark Vivid’s 10th anniversary, artist Jonathan Zawada has put his own colourful stamp on the Sydney Opera House. Check out VividSydney for a…
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Canberra, Australia’s capital city, is often derided due to its relative blandness and public service sector dominance. However, in recent years, Canberra has been coming of age with urban precincts like Braddon, New Acton and…
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Vivid Sydney is on again with a spectacular light show throughout the city and along the harbour foreshore. The highlight for me this year was the ‘Lighting of the Sails’ by Audio Creatures. Using the Sydney Opera House as…
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Yang Mushi’s installation Grinding is currently on show at the White Rabbit Gallery in Chippendale. This artwork is comprised of lacquered wooden pieces laid upon a reflective metal plate. Requiring the hand-cutting, shaping and sanding of hundreds…
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Lavender Bay Parklands, in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, features a delightful selection of artworks and small sculptures. Walking away from Luna Park along the wooden boardwalk, you will find a number of sculptures hidden…
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The bonsai collection at the National Arboretum Canberra features exquisite forests, single trees and arrangements comprising trees from various parts of the world. The National Arboretum Canberra is located on the site of a former tree plantation…
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Sculpture by the Sea Bondi is on again this year—its 20th anniversary—with a wonderful selection of sculptures by local and international artists. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, shown here are…
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The Austrian city of Salzburg is famous as the birthplace of classical composer Mozart in 1756. In modern times, Salzburg demonstrates its ongoing commitment to the arts with the Salzburg Foundation supporting major sculptural installations around the…
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Walking along Wilson Street, you find the famed Redfern ‘Skippy Girls’ series, a charming street art project by Rosie that runs on eastern side of the wonderful Eveleigh Markets. The artist painted these childlike illustrations directly…
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I love this piece of work by Mulga the Artist along the promenade on Bondi Beach. Titled ‘Cap’n Flouro Phil at Bondi Beach‘, it has whimsical feel and features ‘An Ode to Cap’n Flouro Phil’; The…
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Vivid Sydney is now into its seventh year and continues to be a remarkable showcase of the artistic use of light. Running until June 8, hundreds-of-thousands of Sydney-siders turn out to see the varying installations. As per last year, the focal points…
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David Walsh’s MONA, situated on the bank of Hobart’s Derwent River, really does live up to the hype. Impressive on a global level, MONA has brought serious clout to Tasmania’s cultural and crafts scene. With views across the river to…
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Sculpture by the Sea is on again with an impressive selection of sculptures from local and international artists, all set against a beautiful coastal backdrop. Shown here are a few of my favourites from 2014’s…
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I just love this Rubik’s cube piece by Claire Fontaine for Third Drawer Down. It is so quirky, so inviting to play with. The Cube Fontaine is a détournement of the cult Rubik’s cube, replacing the different…
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Whether it’s from to too much shopping or a pile of unexpected bills, we all have months where we have to tighten the belt. This, however, does not mean we cannot live well with a…
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The NSW Art Gallery is always a pleasure to visit. Home to pieces by one of my favourite Australian painters (Jeffery Smart 1921 – 2013), the pictures are part of the permanent collection. The paintings featured…
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s New York architectural masterpiece transcends its purpose as a gallery, being a genuine destination in itself. Located on Central Park, it is well worth the trip for the building as much as…
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