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23 November 2020: The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square reopened to the public today with visitors experiencing the premiere retrospective exhibition DESTINY, showcasing the work of one of Australia’s most respected artists Destiny Deacon. “The NGV is delighted to reopen the doors of NGV Australia to the public. Many of our visitors have missed the Gallery and we look forward to welcoming them back. The DESTINY exhibition is a not-to-be-missed solo survey, highlighting the poignant and humorous perspective of one of Australia’s most accomplished living artists, Destiny Deacon,” said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV. “The reopening of NGV Australia at Fed Square is a great moment for Victorians and heralds a fantastic season of art for us to enjoy. The gallery is a much-loved destination for people of all ages and these world-premiere exhibitions, alongside our incredible Australian art offering, are the perfect way to welcome visitors. At the same time, work continues over at the St Kilda Road gallery to prepare NGV Triennial for its December opening,” said Minister for Creative Industries, Danny Pearson. “While the doors have been closed, Australia’s most popular gallery has continued to reach art lovers across the state, the country and beyond online and it is wonderful that virtual tours, talks and digital programs will continue so we can experience the magic of the NGV both onsite and at home.” In line with Victorian Government health and safety guidelines, the NGV reopens while implementing a range of public health and physical distancing measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and visitors to the Gallery. The measures include free pre-booked timed ticketing, appropriate queue management, hand sanitiser stations across the Gallery and increased cleaning of facilities. In her largest retrospective to date, DESTINY marks the artist’s first solo show in more than 15 years, featuring more than 100 multi-disciplinary works created over a 30-year period, including newly commissioned photography series Dolly Eyes 2020. The exhibition also includes acclaimed works such as Blak lik mi 1991 and a number of video works spanning Deacon’s career created with her long-time collaborator Virginia Fraser, the late Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi photographer Michael Riley and West Australian performance artist Erin Hefferson. Free and open to the public, NGV Australia also opens with two new exhibitions; the largest exhibition of Tiwi art ever to be staged, TIWI and the premiere of solo retrospective Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw. Visitors will also be able to explore other exhibitions including Top Arts 2020, Marking Time: Indigenous Art from the NGV and some of the NGV’s most popular Australian art works from the NGV Collection. TIWI, the largest presentation of Tiwi art ever staged will showcase works from 1911 to the present day, consisting of almost 300 works by over 70 artists. The exhibition presents 153 works rigorously selected from the NGV Collection, alongside 130 historical and contemporary works by artists from the Tiwi Islands’ most significant cultural institutions: Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association, Munupi Arts & Crafts Association, Tiwi Design and Ngaruwanajirri. Ivan Durrant, a leading exponent of photorealism, and natural raconteur will be celebrated in a major survey paying tribute to five decades of his extraordinarily diverse career since the 1970s. Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw is the most comprehensive survey of Blairgowrie based Durrant’s work to date, featuring over 100 multi-disciplinary works. DESTINY, TIWI and Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw will also be available to experience online through virtual tours, curator led video tours, new reading and digital public programs viewable on NGV Channel on the NGV website. Free timed tickets to visit NGV Australia at Federation Square are available to book online. To book free timed tickets, please visit the NGV website ngv.melbourne. DESTINY images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/amu2m9ht8giws0e/AADrP_44UVtNCSfbP94usl7ha?dl=0 TIWI images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/azddxlxk3frjhw9/AACa-Lksg6jVHcyKKaFaa4N2a?dl=0 Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hfedvsjc0gckcm5/AABogTFheRRmEgrf4fT7TFCZa?dl=0 Visitors returning to NGV Australia images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zm0h33nf2xjo4ms/AABoOPbcPXQX2Z3bETeIL67Xa?dl=0 NGV International will reopen with its world premiere summer blockbuster exhibition, the free NGV Triennial on December 19, 2020. Presenting 86 projects of large-scale international contemporary art, design and architecture by more than 100 artists, designers and collectives from more than 30 countries, the NGV Triennial explores some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future.

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9 November 2020: The National Gallery of Victoria announced today that it will reopen The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square to the public on Monday 23 November 2020. Visitors will experience the premiere retrospective exhibition DESTINY, showcasing the work of one of Australia’s most respected artists Destiny Deacon. “The NGV is delighted to reopen its doors to the public later this month. Many of our visitors have missed the Gallery and we look forward to welcoming them back. The DESTINY exhibition is a not-to-be-missed solo survey, highlighting the poignant and humorous perspective of one of Australia’s most accomplished living artists, Destiny Deacon,” said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV. “The reopening of NGV Australia at Fed Square is a great moment for Victorians and heralds a fantastic season of art for us to enjoy. The gallery is a much-loved destination for people of all ages and these world-premiere exhibitions, alongside our incredible Australian art offering, are the perfect way to welcome visitors. At the same time, work continues over at the St Kilda Road gallery to prepare NGV Triennial for its December opening,” said Minister for Creative Industries, Danny Pearson. “While the doors have been closed, Australia’s most popular gallery has continued to reach art lovers across the state, the country and beyond online and it is wonderful that virtual tours, talks and digital programs will continue so we can experience the magic of the NGV both onsite and at home.” In line with Victorian Government health and safety guidelines, the NGV will reopen implementing a range of public health and physical distancing measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff and visitors to the Gallery. The measures will include free pre-booked timed ticketing, appropriate queue management, hand sanitiser stations across the Gallery and increased cleaning of facilities. In her largest retrospective to date, DESTINY marks the artist’s first solo show in more than 15 years, featuring more than 100 multi-disciplinary works created over a 30-year period, including newly commissioned photography series Dolly Eyes 2020. The exhibition also includes acclaimed works such as Blak lik mi 1991 and a number of video works spanning Deacon’s career created with her long-time collaborator Virigina Fraser, the late Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi photographer Michael Riley and West Australian performance artist Erin Hefferon. Free and open to the public, NGV Australia will also open with two new exhibitions; the largest exhibition of Tiwi art ever to be staged, TIWI and the premiere of solo retrospective Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw. Visitors will also be able to explore other exhibitions including Top Arts 2020, Marking Time: Indigenous Art from the NGV and some of the NGV’s most popular Australian art works from the NGV Collection. TIWI, the largest presentation of Tiwi art ever staged will showcase works from 1911 to the present day, consisting of almost 300 works by over 70 artists. The exhibition presents 153 works rigorously selected from the NGV Collection, alongside 130 historical and contemporary works by artists from the Tiwi Islands’ most significant cultural institutions: Jilamara Arts & Crafts Association, Munupi Arts & Crafts Association, Tiwi Design and Ngaruwanajirri. Ivan Durrant, a leading exponent of photorealism, and natural raconteur will be celebrated in a major survey paying tribute to five decades of his extraordinarily diverse career since the 1970s. Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw is the most comprehensive survey of Blairgowrie based Durrant’s work to date, featuring over 100 multi-disciplinary works. DESTINY, TIWI and Ivan Durrant: Barrier Draw will be open on November 23 and also be available to experience online through virtual tours, curator led video tours, new reading and digital public programs viewable on NGV Channel on the NGV website. Free timed tickets to visit NGV Australia at Federation Square will be available to book from Monday 16 November. For more details on NGV’s reopening and to book free timed tickets, please visit the NGV website ngv.melbourne. DESTINY virtual tour and video tour: Available on NGV Channel 23 November NGV International will reopen with its world premiere summer blockbuster exhibition, the free NGV Triennial on December 19, 2020. Presenting 86 projects of large-scale international contemporary art, design and architecture by more than 100 artists, designers and collectives from more than 30 countries, the NGV Triennial explores some of the most globally relevant and pressing issues of our time, including isolation, representation and speculation on the future.

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9 June 2020: Destiny Deacon, one of Australia’s boldest and most acclaimed contemporary artists, will be celebrated in her largest retrospective to date opening at the National Gallery of Victoria on 24 July 2020.   DESTINY will mark Deacon’s first solo show in over 15 years, featuring more than 100 multi-disciplinary works made over a 30-year period, and including the premiere of newly-commissioned works created with the artist and her long-term collaborator Virginia Fraser. The exhibition will also feature a number of early video works created with the late Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi photographer Michael Riley and West Australian performance artist Erin Hefferon. A descendant of the Kuku and Erub/Mer people from Far North Queensland and Torres Strait, Deacon is internationally known for a body of work depicting her darkly comic, idiosyncratic world view. Offering a nuanced, thoughtful and, at times, intensely funny snapshot of contemporary Australian life, Deacon reminds us that art can have both pathos and humour. Melbourne-based, Deacon works across photography, video, sculpture, and installation to explore dichotomies such as childhood and adulthood, comedy and tragedy, and theft and reclamation. Her chaotic worlds, where disgraced dolls play out sinister scenes for audience amusement, subvert cultural phenomena to reflect and parody the environments around us. Featuring early videos which mock negative stereotypes of Aboriginal Australians - Home video 1987, Welcome to my Koori world 1992, I don’t wanna be a bludger 1999 - the exhibition will also feature an installation of a lounge room housing Deacon’s own collection of ‘Koori kitsch’. Deacon and Fraser’s highly acclaimed installation Colourblinded 2005 will also be on display. A powerful combination of photographs, sculptures, and video projections, this interactive work leaves the viewer both literally and metaphorically ‘colourblinded’. “Featuring new NGV commissions and some of the highlights of Deacon’s 30-year career, the retrospective DESTINY pays tribute to an artist who has been challenging audiences for more than 30 years,” said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, National Gallery of Victoria.  “Destiny Deacon has never shied away from confronting our country’s difficult history and her work continues to make a vital contribution to Australian cultural discourse,” said Ellwood.  Featured in numerous group presentations, Deacon’s work has been included in major international exhibitions such as Documenta11. In 2004, the major survey Destiny Deacon: Walk and don’t look blak was presented by the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney, before touring Australia, Japan, New Caledonia and New Zealand. Born in Maryborough, Queensland, Deacon studied politics and education before going on to work as a teacher and then a staff trainer for Aboriginal activist Dr Charles Perkins AO. Compelled by her desire to express herself and her political beliefs, Deacon turned to photography in her 30s and began making videos featuring a number of well-known people from the Melbourne Koori community. The NGV has published an exhibition catalogue featuring contributions by all-Indigenous authors, including Hetti Perkins, Claire G Coleman, Brenda L Croft, Brook Andrew, Tony Albert, Richard Bell, and more. The catalogue is now available to purchase at the NGV Design Store. DESTINY will be on display at NGV Australia from 24 July 2020. Admission to the exhibition is free. Further information is available via the NGV website https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/destiny/  

DESTINY DEACON RETROSPECTIVE EXHIBITION OPENING 24 JULY 2020 The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia | 24 July 2020 | Free entry

“In line with the Victorian Government’s move to ease restrictions, based on the advice of the Chief Health Officer, the NGV is pleased to announce it will re-open both NGV International and NGV Australia on June 27, 2020,” said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV.  “The wellbeing of our staff and visitors remains of the utmost importance. In accordance with Victorian Government and Creative Victoria guidelines, the NGV will ensure appropriate public health and physical distancing measures are put in place to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors,” he said.  These measures will include free timed ticketing, appropriate queue management and increased cleaning of facilities, as well as increased hand sanitiser stations. The NGV will host special interest groups from June 22, in order to give priority access to members of the community in need. “Through our strong virtual engagement with our visitors during our temporary closure, we have seen how many people are looking forward to returning to the NGV and we will ensure that the Gallery continues to be a welcoming and safe place for our community.  “The NGV will continue to deliver a dynamic range of virtual art, design and learning experiences for our visitors at home and will also launch a range of digital self-guided tours of the NGV Collection galleries for our visitors to enjoy on-site upon re-opening,” he said. The Gallery will continue to follow and review up-to-date recommendations from Government and health officials. Free timed tickets will be available to book from June 20. For more details on NGV’s re-opening and to book tickets, please visit the NGV website www.ngv.vic.gov.au

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Friday 3 April: The National Gallery of Victoria is delighted to launch a new four-part virtual series of its popular Drop-by Drawing program. This virtual iteration of the program invites audiences to watch a video tutorial of a Drop-by Drawing class, which features tips and tricks on how to draw from some of Victoria’s most engaging contemporary artists. The series features Victorian artists Minna Gilligan, Lily Mae Martin and Kenny Pittock giving a step-by-step guide on how to draw, whilst taking inspiration from some of their favourite artworks in the NGV Collection.  Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV said: “Our Drop-by Drawing program is one of the NGV’s much-loved programs where our visitors can hone their drawing skills in the setting of the wonderful NGV Collection. We know drawing is a very mindful and therapeutic activity, and during this time we are delighted to be able to give audiences a chance to experience virtual Drop-by Drawing tutorials at home.”  ABOUT THE FOUR-PART VIRTUAL DROP-BY DRAWING SERIES ON NGV CHANNEL PART ONE: PRESENTED BY LILY MAE MARTIN ON NGV CHANNEL SUNDAY 5 APRIL The first virtual drawing class hosted by Lily Mae Martin, takes viewers into the NGV’s 19th Century European Paintings Gallery where she takes inspiration from the life-size marble sculpture Musidora, 1878 by Marshall Wood. Musidora was a mythological ancient Greek goddess, who inspired all forms of literature and the arts and is the striking centrepiece of the gallery. Martin encourages at-home participants to focus on simple drawing exercises, including observational drawing and mark making, to begin their sketch of Musidora. These practical skills demonstrate to viewers how working on a drawing in stages builds consistency in their work. “It is about getting comfortable with drawing and embracing the practice of mastering the technique. The key to drawing is practice! Take time to look at the object and study it. Be comfortable in your setup and your space, whether you are drawing a sculpture or the kettle in your kitchen. It's something you can do at home with everyday objects,” she said. PART TWO: PRESENTED BY MINNA GILLIGAN ON NGV CHANNEL SUNDAY 12 APRIL In the second instalment of the series, Minna Gilligan explores hero works in NGV’s 20th century galleries, including Andy Warhol’s Self-portrait no. 9 (c.1986) and David Hockney’s The second marriage (1963). “My idea for my drawing workshop was to introduce the idea of ‘mash ups’ – that is, referencing two works in the NGV collection in order to make a single drawing. I wanted the new work to be a personal translation inspired by these two works, by choosing elements of each that appealed to me,” Gilligan said.  “Hockney's brushwork is largely loose and Warhol's screen print on the other hand is slick, flat and tight. Using coloured pencils, I made my own artwork combining elements of the two - Warhol's fluorescent colour palette with Hockney's muted tones,” she said.   In this series viewers will gain more insight into the American Pop Art movement through an exploration of Warhol’s iconic work, and also the British pop art movement through Hockney’s complex work which explores both emotional and physical interiors. PART THREE AND FOUR PRESENTED BY KENNY PITTOCK ON NGV CHANNEL SUNDAY 19 APRIL On Sunday 19 April, viewers can join artist Kenny Pittock in his explorations of the NGV’s 19th Century impressionist Gallery, where he focuses on Édouard Manet’s The melon (c. 1880) and August Friedrich Albrecht Schenck’s Anguish (Angoisse) (c. 1878). “My workshop is intended to provide some fun and accessible drawing suggestions for people of all ages and skill levels, encouraging the viewer to playfully respond to both the NGV Collection as well as their own surroundings at home,” Pittock said. “I chose the Manet painting The melon because it is the ultimate celebration of the mundane. I find a lot of humour in the sincerity of still life paintings from this time and enjoy creating playful responses to the mundane in my own practice. Schenck’s painting Anguish is full of drama and tells a rich visual story. Like every good story, this painting has a central conflict.” he said. WATCH ONLINE DRAWING WORKSHOPS ON THE NGV CHANNEL PART 1 ON NGV CHANNEL 5 APRIL: LILY MAE MARTIN PART 2 ON NGV CHANNEL 12 APRIL: MINNA GILLIGAN PART 3 AND 4 ON NGV CHANNEL 19 APRIL: KENNY PITTOCK The NGV is pleased to collaborate with Learning Partner, The University of Melbourne to present this series of tutorials led by graduates from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), The University of Melbourne. -ends- BACKGROUND ON THE PRESENTING ARTISTS ABOUT LILY MAE MARTIN Lily Mae Martin graduated from VCA in 2008 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing). She was awarded the Lionel Gell travelling scholarship and went to Berlin, where she spent several years refining her technical practice. She was a finalist for the 2016 Rick Amor Drawing Prize, Art Gallery of Ballarat; winner of the 2016 Ursula Hoff Institute Emerging Artist Acquisitive Art Award in the National Works on Paper exhibition, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery; and shortlisted for the 2016 Paul Guest Drawing Prize, Bendigo Art Gallery and Adelaide Perry drawing prize 2017. In 2019 she was a finalist for the Dobell Drawing Prize. ABOUT MINNA GILLIGAN Minna Gilligan works primarily with painting, drawing and collage. Her works are playgrounds of colour, often inhabited by lone protagonists trapped in states of longing, sadness or exhalation. Minna Gilligan has a Bachelor of Fine Arts (First Class Honours) from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) at The University of Melbourne. She has held solo exhibitions at the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Castlemaine Art Museum, Daine Singer, Melbourne Art Fair, Spring 1883, West Space, TCB Art Inc, Rear View and Dudspace (Melbourne). Gilligan has published three books: Time After Time (Hardie Grant Australia/ Rizzoli New York, 2015), Poems, Prayers and Promises (commissioned by the National Gallery of Victoria, 2015), and So Far (Bywater Bros, Canada, 2016). ABOUT KENNY PITTOCK Kenny Pittock is a Melbourne based artist who uses humour and sentimentality to playfully respond to contemporary Australian culture, having fun with the overlaps and boundaries between the public and the personal. Kenny received an Honours Fine Arts Degree in painting from the Victorian College of the Arts in 2013, since then he has had solo exhibitions in Italy and Singapore, as well as consistently exhibited his work all over Australia with galleries including ACCA in Melbourne, PICA in Perth, Artspace in Sydney and MONA in Tasmania. In 2017 Pittock was the recipient of Redlands Emerging Artist Award. Pittock's work is represented in many collections including the City of Melbourne Town Hall Collection, the University of Queensland Gallery Collection, the Deakin University Collection and the Monash University Museum Of Art Collection.

NGV ANNOUNCEMENT: NGV’S DROP-BY DRAWING PROGRAM GOES VIRTUAL WITH ONLINE DRAWING TUTORIALS FROM AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS

KEWL Studios are excited to finally lift the veil on their debut mini series, Sex & Death. Released online today, Sex & Death follows aspiring but hopeless actress Charlie and her lost cause attempts at romance. Produced by Tobias Willis (Now Sound 2018) and starring Actor, Writer and Director Kathleen Lee (Bush Trip 2016) as the protagonist, the six-part comedic web series explores relationships, virtue, self-discovery and self-expression in a semi-autobiographical exploration into the neurodiverse life and brain of Kathleen Lee. Following the immediate success of the 2018 Melbourne International Film Festival documentary premiere Now Sound: Melbourne’s Listening, Producer Tobias Willis has cemented himself as a leading creative force within the Melbourne film industry and beyond. Establishing a formidable career across music and the arts, Tobias founded his own studio KEWL in 2017 and has produced notable commission projects for Laneway Festival, Melbourne Music Week, Play On Melbourne, Melbourne Knowledge Week and many more. Through his explorations of the music industry, he has had the chance to work directly with Australian artists including Courtney Barnett, Kirin J Callinan, Sui Zhen, Client Liaison, Jen Choler, KLLO, Totally Mild and Jess Ribeiro and regularly collaborates with fellow film collective Banalarama Studios. Teaming up with Writer, Director, Actor and long-time friend Kathleen Lee, with principal production investment from Screen Australia, Tobias is thrilled to present KEWL studios’ first ever web series, Sex & Death. “What I think is special about this team is that we have all gone through film school together. Graduates of Film & Television at the Swinburne University of Technology we formed relationships that have carried on for years. I started KEWL studio in 2017 and it has brought us all together again. It’s been wonderful to reconnect and start creating together each as established professionals in our own right. Over the years we have all worked on countless short films, music videos, TV series, features and commercials and Sex & Death is a concentrated effort to establish our own voice as creatives and filmmakers together.” - Tobias Willis With a knack for intimate character development and sharp dialogue-focused filmmaking, Kathleen Lee’s offbeat romantic comedies present a vital and leading voice in Australian film. Sex & Death accentuates Lee’s instinctive compulsion to depict eccentric but warm characters that celebrate the zeitgeist and landscape of the world around her. Haunted by duplicitous lovers, selfish friends and a tyrannical acting coach, Sex & Death follows Charlie (Lee) on a tumultuous journey to emotional liberation and expressive freedom; drawing directly on Lee’s experience living with undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder. Featuring notable performances from Isabella Giovinazzo (Home and Away) and Raw Comedy winner Jonathan Schuster (Fancy Boy, Fresh Blood), and a few cameos from Tobias himself, Sex & Death is a fresh take on modern day relationships from an essential and underrepresented new viewpoint. "Since writing Sex & Death I have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and am currently writing another show explicitly exploring this. However, Sex & Death is also about my experiences leading up to my diagnoses before I had the language to express it in those terms. Charlie is a person who is innately different trying to navigate how to fit into a world where she doesn’t seem to belong. What’s interesting and different about this story is that it is the main character, the observer, the eyes through which we see the world that is the weird, the different, the neurodiverse character and because of this, it’s the neurotypical people around her: Damian, Tanya and even Greg who become the absurd characters.” – Kathleen Lee Sex & Death is out now via www.sexanddeath.online/ Sex and Death is a KEWL production. Principal production investment from Screen Australia. SEX & DEATH CREDITS: Writer/Director: Kathleen Lee Co-Director: John Campbell Producer: Tobias Willis    Director of Photography: Jonathan Haynes KEY CAST: Kathleen Lee as Charlie Isabella Giovinazzo as Tanya Jonathan Schuster as Pat Robin Brown as Damian Greg Ulfan as Greg MUSIC CREDITS: Talking Distance by Sunbeam Sound Machine Might As Well by Sister Socrates  Below by Mike Nolan Memory Foam by Mouth Tooth Running Up Hill by Christopher Coleman  An Ending by Vanderlay Blame Me by Mount Saint Leonard  In The Water by Grand Salvo  

STREAMING ONLINE NOW: Sex & Death – an offbeat comedic web series that chronicles the romantic and aspirational sagas of a neurodiverse amateur actress

O_C_E_A_N is a new festival of contemporary ocean art. Multidisciplinary works and conversations explores the unusual and timely ways we are connected to the ocean at the iconic Espy Hotel and St Kilda surrounds, Sunday 22 until Sunday 29 March 2020. Conceptualised and programmed by Janenne Willis, the Espy’s Artistic Director, creative brain behind Swell and producer of the Melbourne edition of We’re All Going to Die, O_C_E_A_N is Willis’ ode to the ocean featuring a range of visual, sound and performance artists, and scientists. "O_C_E_A_N sits at the intersection of two of my biggest loves; the ocean and progressive art. In curating the program of cross disciplinary artists, I have drawn on my life long experiences living by the sea, riding waves around the world and more recently sailing the open ocean. I’m fascinated by unexpected and relevant ways in which the ocean is basis for creative expression.  This festival is a lens into that,” says Janenne Willis.   Highlights of the week-long festival program include:   SURFING PAINTING Saturday 28 March, 9:00am – 3:00pm.  Cost: $94.95 Originally created as part of Next Wave Festival, Surfing Painting is back in all of it's outrageous and wonderful glory. A one-day adventure with Henry Jock Walk who will teach you how to paint whilst surfing. Yes, it is painting while surfing. Catching a wave and making marks using acrylic paint on paper while moving across the wave. All levels of surfing welcome.   Henry Jock Walker (SA) explores the possibilities of surfing, performance and painting through collaboration, and socially inclusive events. He uses his Toyota Hiace van as an ever-changing exhibition/studio/performance site and mobile core of operations for his national nomadic practice.  CREST  Friday 27 March, 7:00pm – 8:00pm.  Cost: $22.50 Created by Matthias Schack-Arnott, a Melbourne based percussive artist described by The Guardian as ‘visually and sonically exquisite’, Crest explores the urgency of the state of nature today through a mesmerising and unique musical set-up.  This one of a kind percussive performance features concentric circles of stone, tiles and shells that spin at rapid speeds, blurring rhythm and texture. The friction of cymbals against spinning wood creates searing overtones, augmented by cyclic doppler speakers to create a sonic whirlpool. The work is a place for reflection on how we each effect the balance of the world we inhabit. TILT Wed 25 March, 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Sat 28 March, 11:00am – 4:00pm (artist talk at 3:00pm) | Sun 29 March, 11:00am – 4:00pm.  FREE In addition to Crest, Schack-Arnott has collaborated with Megafun to create a free participatory installation. Tilt is a work realised through the movement of participant's bodies as they move across the surface of a large scale 'ocean drum' – a 2.5meter drum containing 8000 ball bearings. SEABOMB Sun 22 March, 11am – 2pm + Sun 29 March, 11am – 4pm.  FREE  Inspired by a series of noir photographs taken on a Victorian beach during the January 2020 bushfires, this interactive installation created by Liza Boston and Don William Bingemer challenges the viewer to confront the destruction of the idyllic experience of sitting on the beach as fire storms rage and fierce winds whip up smoke so thick you can no longer see.  Liza Boston is a writer, film maker and visual artist whose work explores human catastrophe, on the edge of extinction, in a climate emergency. In a climate-devastated world, Liza challenges herself and others to re-examine their personal narratives as we stare down the barrel of near-term human extinction.  Don William Bingemer is a painter from Cologne whose unique approach using diverse mediums designed to spark debate and deep consideration - such as acrylic on mirrors and other curious oil-based techniques. He currently lives and works in Melbourne.  MIGRATION PATTERNS Saturday 28 March, 5:00pm – 7:30pm (two sessions).  Cost: $22.50 This ocean sound walk is a guided experience drawing on movements in the sea both near and far. The ocean is a complex acoustic environment, where marine life is reliant on sound to communicate and survive. The impacts of climate change are often very visible in terrestrial environments, yet dramatic changes in marine ecosystems are going unnoticed simply due to visibility. Increased anthropogenic noise and rising temperatures continue to cause unfathomable ecological disruptions that are dramatically transforming the acoustic ecologies of our oceans.  The Ocean Sound Walk uses an array of wireless headphones as the audience walks along the coast line listening to a live mix of underwater recordings from the East Coast of Australia, including the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea Marine Park.  CRYSTALLINE SURFER - ILLUSION FOREVER (LIVE) Sunday 22 March, 6:00pm – 6:30pm.  Cost: FREE A unique dance performance created by dancer Rebecca Jensen, and painter and sculptor artist Rafaella McDonald especially for O_C_E_A_N, playing once at St Kilda Beach. Physicality and materiality spills from ocean vessels, plastics, backup dancing, surfing & stunt tumbling to form a material and bodily topography that is hopeful, imaginative and immediate. Part fictional hero, part alter-ego, part pop idol, Crystalline Surfer moves through waves, manipulating pre-determined patterns through subtle mutations, finding agency and imagination within repetition.  UNDER THE SEA (Kids Art Activity) Sunday 29 March, 11:00am - 2:00pm.  FREE In partnership with Linden New Art, Under The Sea, is a free activity designed to harness young minds and creative imagination. While humans may never grow gills, it doesn’t seem entirely out of the question that we may one day be able to live under the sea. From floating cities to colonies on the bottom of the ocean, scientists and engineers have been thinking up all the ways it might be possible.  For the full festival line-up go to https://hotelesplanade.com.au/o_c_e_a_n/ O_C_E_A_N is made possible by the City of Port Philip’s Love My Place Program Janenne Willis, Artistic Director, O_C_E_A_N and all artists are available for interview.  Tickets and info for all shows and experiences at https://hotelesplanade.com.au/o_c_e_a_n/ Espy Arts, Hotel Esplanade, 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda.  https://hotelesplanade.com.au/

Hotel Esplanade presents O_C_E_A_N – March 22 – 29, 2020

Camille Henrot, the French-born, New York City-based contemporary artist, will be celebrated in an Australian-first survey of works that take a playful and inventive approach to addressing life’s big questions, in May 2020. Featuring key works created by the artist over the past decade, Camille Henrot: Play Your Part will include the immersive room-scale installation The Pale Fox 2014, a companion piece to Henrot’s award-winning film Grosse Fatigue 2013, for which she won the Silver Lion at the 55th Venice Biennale. Grosse Fatigue attempted to tell the story of the universe whereas The Pale Fox is a meditation on our shared desire to understand the world intimately through the objects that surround us. Characterised by what Henrot has called a ‘cataloguing psychosis’, this vast installation features en masse more than 500 objects encompassing photographs, sculptures, books and drawings, including objects made by the artist as well as collected via eBay. The exhibition will also feature recent watercolours that explore aspects of human psychology, and the artist’s Interphones series of telephone sculptures that playfully draw attention to our relationship to authority and technology. In these interactive works, Henrot invites visitors to pick up a customised telephone and respond to prompts such as ‘Would you ever have sex at work? Is Google right about you? Are you gluten-free? Press control for yes. Enter for no.’ “From her early beginnings in film animation and music video, Camille Henrot has gone on to become one of the world’s most inventive and thoughtful contemporary artists,” said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, National Gallery of Victoria. “A meticulous researcher, Camille often draws on diverse disciplines in her art to offer us mesmerising insights into the complicated times in which we live, and she deftly uses humour to highlight and make sense of the peculiarities of daily life.” In 2017, Henrot participated in the Carte Blanche series at the Palais de Tokyo in Paris, resulting in the major survey exhibition Days are Dogs. For this exhibition, Henrot created the 3D film Saturday 2017, a work that draws connections between Seventh-day Adventist practices and humanity’s contemporary preoccupation with dieting, transparency, protest and aging. The film has recently been added to the NGV Collection. In the same year, Henrot participated in the inaugural NGV Triennial 2017 with the bronze sculpture Contrology 2016, which was also acquired for the NGV Collection, and takes a humorous approach towards exploring feelings around Monday – the first day of the working week. Both works will feature in Camille Henrot: Play Your Part.   Born in Paris in 1978, Henrot works across diverse media including sculpture, installation, film and watercolour, drawing upon wide-ranging fields such as cultural anthropology, museology, religion, literature, psychoanalysis, social media analysis, self-help, and online second-hand marketplaces, to reconsider established systems of knowledge. Henrot’s work has been the focus of solo exhibitions at Chisenhale Gallery, London; Fondazione Memmo, Rome; Schinkel Pavilion, Berlin; New Orleans Museum of Art; Musée du Jeu de Paume, Paris; and the New Museum, New York; and more recently at the Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery in Tokyo, Japan. A major monograph on the artist with contributions by a wide range of authors will be published by the NGV on the occasion of the exhibition. Camille Henrot: Play Your Part will be on display at NGV International from 22 May – 4 October 2020. Free admission. Further information is available via the NGV website.

CAMILLE HENROT: PLAY YOUR PART NGV International | 22 May – 4 October 2020 | Free entry

LISTER - OPENING FRIDAY / MARCH 6TH WOLLONGONG

LISTER – OPENING FRIDAY / MARCH 6TH WOLLONGONG

Juno Mamba Releases Short Film For 'Blossom'

Juno Mamba Releases Short Film For ‘Blossom’

The annual Melbourne Art Book Fair will return for its sixth instalment with over 40 events featuring more than one hundred guests including leading thinkers from Moscow’s Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design and Amsterdam-based art and design collective Metahaven.   Over three action-packed days, the NGV’s Great Hall will be transformed into a hive of activity as more than 100 publishers showcase books, magazines and zines, and an extensive public program of lectures, workshops and performances is rolled out to celebrate art and design publishing on a global scale. Tony Ellwood AM, NGV Director said: ‘It’s so important for Australian and international publishers to come together to showcase and reflect on the successes of the publishing industry. As the biggest art and design publisher in the Southern hemisphere, the NGV is so proud to offer our global publishing community a platform for ongoing connection via the Melbourne Art Book Fair.’ During Melbourne Art Book fair, the NGV will announce the winner of The Cornish Family Prize for Art and Design Publishing. This NGV initiative, which recognises outstanding publishing practice exploring art, design, architecture and contemporary culture, will award an overall winner $15,000 AUD and up to five finalists $1,000 AUD each. The NGV gratefully acknowledges the Cornish family for their support of The Cornish Family Prize for Art and Design Publishing. A highlight of the Fair is The New Normal: Design in the Age of Global Computation, a half-day symposium curated by Olga Tenisheva and Nicolay Boyadjiev from the Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design in Moscow. The event will explore how speculative design research can be used for experimentation to create a new design voice in the face of shifting economics, politics and cultural norms. Symposium speakers include Amsterdam-based artist/design collective Metahaven in their debut Australian lecture to coincide with their exhibition Metahaven: Field Report at Design Hub Gallery, RMIT University. For the first time Pirate Radio will broadcast live across the weekend from the NGV’s St Kilda Road Forecourt hosting talks, performances and interviews designed to stimulate conversation about the publishing sector. Live streaming of the event will be available via the NGV website, beginning on Friday night with an experimental sound broadcast from Liquid Architecture and De Player. Saturday’s broadcast will be hosted by Australian artist collective Field Theory and Sunday’s broadcast will feature a ‘Tell-a-thon’ hosted by local writing school The Good Copy and featuring publishing industry experts. Kids’ Own Publishing will present the debut of a dedicated children’s publishing workshop space. Led by Melbourne artist Michael Camilleri, kids and families can learn the art and craft of book making from guest artists. Progressing through a book-making station, children will assemble their work, photocopy it, and have the opportunity to display their work at the NGV.   Ladies of Leisure will present the rapid-fire new pal making session Friendship Speed Dating. Designed to break down social awkwardness and encourage new friendships between like-minded people, the session will be a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, makers, creatives, and potential future collaborators. Atomic Activity Books will present The Library of Nonhuman Books, an interactive vending machine that autonomously generates and publishes new books through the use of artificial intelligence. Via a custom-coded reading machine, the technology can read, understand and interpret the contents of any physical book to create an entirely new publication. Offering a new way of looking at the future of publishing, these books are intended for a post-literate society where reading has mostly become the domain of artificial intelligence. Melbourne Art Book Fair will feature a number of local and international book launches including DESTINY, a publication coinciding with a major retrospective on contemporary Australian artist, Destiny Deacon, opening at NGV Australia on 27 March. The first book published by the NGV featuring all-Indigenous scholarship, DESTINY includes essays by Hetti Perkins, Claire G Coleman, Jonathan Jones, Brenda L Croft, Brook Andrew, Tony Albert, and Richard Bell. Arts Project Australia will present the launch of Hero Man by Jimmy Tran, an emerging painter and drawer specialising in the creation of artist zines; editor Mel Dodd will be joined by architectural writers Rowan Moore and Naomi Stead in a conversation about alternative architectural practices at the launch of Spatial Practices: Modes of Action and Engagement with the City, published by Routledge; and the edited collection The Art of Laziness: Contemporary art and post work politics will be launched by Art + Australia, with a discussion by artists and academics exploring the book’s themes.      Melbourne Art Book Fair is part of Melbourne Design Week, an initiative of the Victorian Government, running 12-22 March 2020. Further information is available via DESIGNWEEK.MELBOURNE.   Melbourne Art Book Fair takes place at NGV International from 13-15 March 2020. Tickets and further information are available via NGVARTBOOKFAIR.COM.

Melbourne Art Book Fair NGV International | 13-15 March 2020 | Free and ticketed

LISTER PRESENTS 'RUDE WORDS' - TOKYO JAPAN

LISTER PRESENTS ‘RUDE WORDS’ – TOKYO JAPAN

During his visit to Melbourne in 1984, Keith Haring undertook a series of public works including a now-iconic mural in Collingwood. Six years later, on 16 February 1990, Haring died at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. The mural, which is now heritage-listed, internationally recognised and a beloved cultural landmark, is currently being restored by independent not-for-profit organisation Contemporary Arts Precincts Ltd, with a team led by Italian conservator Antonio Rava and American conservator Will Shank. Visiting conservators will take part in an in conversation event to reflect on the significance of the mural and the challenges that surround the conservation of a public artwork. Moderating the event will be NGV assistant curator of Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines Meg Slater.

KEITH HARING’S MELBOURNE MURAL Sunday 16 February, 10am-10.45am | 35 Johnston St, Collingwood | Free entry, booking required

In an ever-evolving cultural landscape, Agatha Gothe-Snape seeks to understand the world in powerful and nuanced ways. Her work addresses the fluid nature of how we read and understand contemporary art and culture. The exhibition will bring together works from 2008 to the present, including wall drawings, PowerPoints, sculpture, video, augmented sonic reality, works on paper and collaborations with her close circle of artist-peers. Two major new artworks will feature in the exhibition alongside works pivotal in Gothe-Snape’s practice to date. Gothe-Snape and MUMA’s Senior Curator, Hannah Mathews, have a long working relationship established over ten years. They will draw on long-term conversations to present an exhibition that navigates the various threads that pass through Gothe-Snape’s practice, including architecture and its metaphors; digital technology and its ability to capture and erase; the western art canon and its contention; the gendering of form and voice; the temporal and material perspectives of performance and its echoes; and the importance of observation, improvisation and collaboration. With a minimalist aesthetic, underpinned by an attention to audience and embodied space, Gothe-Snape is able to bring the notion of simplicity to some of the most complex and ambiguous ideas.    ‘As is evident in this exhibition and the accompanying publication, Gothe-Snape is a creative force to be reckoned with. She has an insatiable curiosity and dedication to experimenting. Ever present, and always doing’, says Charlotte Day, Director, MUMA. At Monash University’s Caulfield Campus, Gothe-Snape’s 2015 permanent public artwork, The Scheme Was a Blueprint for Future Development Programs, commissioned by MUMA, was developed by Gothe-Snape in conversation with various members of the University faculties. Agatha Gothe-Snape (b.1980, Sydney) has achieved significant recognition and acclaim exhibiting both in Australia and internationally, including solo exhibitions at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Perth (2019), the Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane (2019), Frieze, London (2017) and Mori Art Museum, Tokyo (2017). Major biennials include: Gwangju (2018), TarraWarra (2018, 2016), Sydney (2016), Performa, New York (2015), Berlin (2014) and Melbourne Now (2013). For The National: New Australian Art, she was commissioned to make a work that links the biennial’s three venues over its three iterations (2017, 2019, 2021), culminating in a major work to be presented in the 2021 exhibition. Agatha Gothe-Snape is represented by The Commercial, Sydney. This exhibition continues MUMA’s Annual Survey Exhibition Series that presents the practices of Australia’s most exciting and innovative mid-career artists. Agatha Gothe-Snape: The Outcome is Certain will be accompanied by a fully illustrated publication co-published with Perimeter Editions and designed by Ella Sutherland that includes newly commissioned texts by Julie Ewington, Anneke Jaspers, Erik Jensen, Jenn Joy and Gemma Weston, along with rarely seen drawings, notations and scores revealing processes behind the artist’s individual and collaborative major works. Agatha Gothe-Snape and Hannah Mathews are available for interview.  Agatha Gothe-Snape: The Outcome is Certain, 8 February – 9 April 2020 at Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), Ground Floor, Building F, Monash University, Caulfield Campus, 900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East. Entry Free. Tuesday–Friday, 10 am – 5 pm; Saturday 12 pm – 5 pm monash.edu/muma/

Agatha Gothe-Snape: The Outcome is Certain is the first large-scale exhibition to survey the work of Sydney-based artist Agatha Gothe-Snape at Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), 8 February – 9 April 2020

Sam Smith Reminds Us That Behind Every Great Singer There is a Great Vocal Coach

Whether you love her for her role as the complicated and adorable Joey Potter on Dawson’s Creek, or for her more sophisticated and gritty roles in movies like Pieces of April and Batman Begins, there’s no doubt that Katie Holmes is a pop culture beauty icon! What we really want to know is, how does she maintain that gorgeous, glowing skin? And that glossy, chestnut hair? Even more importantly… how does she pull off so many different hairstyles with absolute perfection? Even with her hectic lifestyle, Katie Holmes always looks amazing! Want to know what her top beauty secrets are? Read on to find out! Katie’s 10-Minute Hair and Makeup Routine As you can imagine, Katie’s life as a working single mom is crazy busy,  but she still wants to look polished and put together when she leaves the house. So, she’s developed a streamlined 10-minute hair and makeup routine that leaves her feeling confident but gets her out the door in a flash. She starts by applying a bit of hair oil to her hair to bring on the shine and smooth down flyaways or split ends. Then she brushes her hair up into a high ponytail or bun for a quick and flattering hairstyle.  For makeup, she never leaves the house without concealer, mascara, and a pretty natural-looking lip. She also keeps a peachy colored powder blush and shimmer powder in her purse because wakes her skin up and makes it look presentable in a hurry. Katie’s Skincare Routine For skincare, Katie loves a variety of affordable products from Korean beauty lines and the drug store. She’s careful to cleanse every morning and night with a good cream cleanser and also recommends exfoliating at least a few times a week.  Katie loves brightening sheet masks from K-beauty and they’re her secret weapon for perking up tired skin. To keep her skin glowing, she never lets it get dry and applies moisturizer anytime it feels tight or dehydrated.  Facial oils are her go-to nighttime treatments for preventing fine lines or wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. She also swears by drinking tons of water every day to keep skin healthy. She never uses anything on her skin that contains harsh chemicals. Of course, she’s also meticulous about applying sunscreen anytime she’ll be outside. Her Hair Care Routine Katie swears by Alterna products for her hair. She uses their replenishing shampoo every morning and night. When she gets out of the shower, she also applies their leave-in conditioner. Sometimes she’ll give herself a blowout, but a lot of times she just lets her hair air dry in a bun when she’s in a hurry. She says she’ll never again cut her hair so short that she can’t get it into a ponytail. Her Top Makeup Artist Tip Katie gets to work with some of the worlds’ top makeup artists, so she’s picked up some great tricks along the way. One of her favorites is to dab a white eyeshadow at the inner corners of her eyes to make them pop. It makes her whole face look more wide awake and luminous. She Takes Her Workouts Seriously If it makes you feel any better, Katie has to work just as hard as the rest of us to maintain that gorgeous figure. Her favorite workouts are boot-camp classes, spin classes, and yoga. No wonder she looks fantastic! Katie’s Favorite Foods Katie makes a point to eat lots of vegetables every day for glowing skin, as well as for overall health. However, she admits that she craves carbs in the wintertime and can’t resist pizza, pasta, and cookies once in a while. Her Beauty Role Models Katie’s favorite beauty icons are Cate Blanchet, Lauren Hutton, Audrey Hepburn, and Kate Moss. But she also says she’s inspired by any woman who is proud of who they are and the choices they make. Her beauty role models are her mom, her grandmother, and her sisters. Katie says the best piece of beauty advice she ever got came from her mom. Her mom told her that there’s no doubt she’s pretty and talented, but no one would remember that if she was mean. That’s advice we all can follow! The One Beauty Secret All Women Should Know According to Katie, the one beauty secret every woman should know is that it all comes down to your skin. If your skin is beautiful and you follow a good skincare routine, the rest of it just falls into place. The more diligent you are about your skincare, the less time you need to spend on makeup. Conclusion Surprisingly, Katie’s beauty routine doesn’t include any $100 face creams or mega-expensive beauty treatments. She’s all about finding what works for you and sticking to a consistent skin and hair care routine that anybody can follow. When it comes to beauty, it’s safe to say that Katie has the right idea!

Katie Holmes: Her Top Beauty Secrets Revealed

Hands up if you like spiced rum? Well, this one’s for you. The latest spiced rum to hit Aussie shores, Dead Man’s Fingers, is taking over Freda’s Bar in Chippendale during selected band nights in December. Kicking off on 11 December, pop up bar, The Finger @ Freda’s, will run for two weeks only with ticket holders scoring a complimentary Dead Man’s Fingers cocktail upon arrival.  The Finger @ Freda’s will be serving up classic cocktails with an unconventional twist that bring spiced rum to another level. The menu will feature the Dead Man’s Fingers Libre - refreshing with a cheeky kick of Saffron Cake that’s signature to Dead Man’s Fingers Spiced Rum, the Dead Man’s Fingers Espresso Martini - the sweetness of the chocolate orange notes from the Dead Man’s Fingers Coffee Spiced Rum you’ll be digging, and the Dead Man’s Fingers Dark and Stormy - it’s plummy, rummy and hella yummy.  The cocktails are available for only a cheeky tenner all night long so you can sip and get down while the band is playing. It’s thirsty work.  What: Dead Man’s Fingers ‘The Finger @ Freda’s’ pop up When: Wednesday, 11 December: Highline Thursday, 12 December: Asbestos Removal Wednesday, 18 December:  Cracked Records present Cream (showcase feat Travy P,  Y1 $ R.E.L, Purpose I Kuluz, Feat. Kanyiso & Maite, Bodega DJ's, Fly Waves) Thursday, 19 December: Dave The Band Where: 109 Regent St, Chippendale, 2008  From: 8pm until 2am First in best dressed as tickets are only available at the door. 

Free ‘Dead Man Fingers’ spiced rum and epic tunes at Sydney’s latest pop-up over at Freda’s Bar in Chippendale

Free Tekno - Full documentary

Free Tekno – Full documentary

The winning design of the 2019 Architecture Commission, In Absence by Yhonnie Scarce and Edition Office will open at the NGV this weekend. Occurring annually, the NGV Architecture Commission is an open national competition, which invites architects to create a site-specific work of temporary architecture, activating the NGV’s Grollo Equiset Garden. For 2019, architects were encouraged to submit ideas focusing on multidisciplinary thinking, collaboration and audience engagement. Yhonnie Scarce’s and Edition Offices’ project In Absence is an architectural installation that invites audiences to better understand the long histories of Indigenous construction, design, industry and agriculture prior to the arrival of Europeans, including the permanent villages and dwellings of many Indigenous communities. The dark and enigmatic exterior form of the timber tower conceals a textural and uplifting interior, composed of two dramatic internal voids adorned with black glass Yams by Yhonnie Scarce. Yhonnie Scare said: ‘This pavilion does not recognise the term ‘Terra Nulius’ – instead it celebrates the structures that were built long before the colonisation of Australia. There were many Aboriginal builders of ‘houses’, aquaculture infrastructure and long-term agriculture that has existed for thousands of years. This commission is an amazing opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the builders of such infrastructure and their enduring legacies.’ Yhonnie Scarce belongs to the Kokatha and Nukunu peoples of South Australia. Scarce holds a Master of Fine Arts from Monash University. Edition Office is an architecture studio based in Melbourne. Through the execution of its built work and research, the practice is creating an ongoing series of figures, relics, stories and relationships; all continuing a greater investigation into material, spatial and cultural practice.  Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV said: ‘This thoughtfully crafted space displays a highly developed narrative drawn from a successful collaboration between an Indigenous artist and non-indigenous architects. The project acknowledges Indigenous cultural practice and shared culture. It is a place for cultural exchange, an uplifting place, drawing from a difficult past.’ A record number of 100 submissions were received for this year’s NGV Architecture Commission Competition from across Australia, with many responding to social and cultural narratives relevant to architecture and the built environment. Contemporary artist Yhonnie Scarce and Melbourne architecture studio Edition Office were announced as the winners of the 2019 National Gallery of Victoria Architecture Commission for their scheme titled In Absence as part of a one-night-only exhibition on 21 March, held as part of Melbourne Design Week at RMIT Design Hub. The winner was selected from five shortlisted design schemes by the jury, comprising of Jill Garner (Chair, Principal of Garner Davis Architects and Victorian Government Architect), Corbett Lyon (co-founder of Lyons Architecture and Visiting Professor at MDS, NGV Trustee), Andrew Clark (Deputy Director, National Gallery of Victoria), Clare Cousins (Principal of Clare Cousins Architects, and national president, AIA) and Timothy Moore (Director, Sibling Architecture). The NGV Architecture Commission is supported by RMIT University, Macquarie, and The Hugh D.T. Williamson Foundation, and the competition process is managed by Citylab. The NGV Architecture Commission is a component of the State Government’s annual Victorian Design Program. The NGV Architecture Commission 2019 will be on display at NGV International from November 2019 . Entry is FREE. For more information about the NGV Architecture Commission, visit NGV.MELBOURNE.

2019 NGV Architecture Commission In Absence by Yhonnie Scarce and Edition Office opens at NGV

Where and when did you start recording ‘Thirst’?   I started in the middle of the Charlotte Gainsbourg album production and the participation of the Frank Ocean’s “Blond” album. The Balance between the two styles and the two different human being were a source of inspiration to me. Charlotte Gainsbourg moved to NYC and Frank Ocean was traveling between Los Angeles & London, and I was Djing at the same time. So everything started in the middle of a bit everywhere.   What is the collaborative proves like for you? How does it shape the music?   When you are producing for somebody, you have to hide yourself to let emerge the project of the artist. You’re really here entirely for the project, even when the artist don’t know exactly where he want to go. You’re kind of a midwife in a way.   You've called upon an impressive list of artists to feature on the 14-track album, how and why did you decide on which artists to invite to collaborate?   Even if I deliberately chose most of them, I didn’t really “decided”. That just happened by traveling, meeting some artists. I started making some tracks and collaborations without knowing that it will be an album. It’s just after few tracks that I realized that the album will have this shape.   You are known for bringing different styles together as one on the new record – from European techno and electro to classic pop and R&B, hip-hop and American gospel – how do you approach the blending of different styles and what do you like most about blending different styles together?   I am not blending voluntary all this. It just comes out of my head as something already blended, that’s probably how my brain digest and reject all the informations.   You are involved heavily in fashion and culture, what inspires/influences you in these area’s? & How did you first get involved in fashion and culture and eventually playing runways for major high end labels such as YSL?   The Saint-Laurent’s team approached me when I was finishing the Charlotte Gainsbourg’s album. Her A.D. and video Director, Nathalie Canguilhem had the idea to make bridge between them and me. I didn’t know nothing about the fashion world. The lonely idea I had about this concept was to create entirely the music especially for each shows. To musically “dress” the show. Like a soundtrack. We tried once with the Artist Director of  Saint-Laurent Anthony Vaccarello, and cause it worked and the feeling were good, we continued all together since almost 4 years now.   What are you currently working on in the fashion/culture?   For now I am just working with Saint Laurent cause we have a good feeling together. I am a faithful person.   Which other artists are you listening to at the moment?   I like JPEGmafia, A.K. Paul, The FKA Twiggs’s “Cellophane” is beautiful, or the band Lightning Bolt.   What do you like doing away from music/fashion/culture?   80% Music, 20% reading. Literally nothing else.   What's planned for the remainder of 2019 going into 2020?   Don’t want to think about it, I couldn’t breathe anymore. But Great Things!

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The United Nations will award Dr Karl Kruszelnicki the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularisation of Science at the World Science Forum in Budapest, Hungary, on Wednesday evening, central European time (5am Thursday, Sydney time). Dr Kruszelnicki, popularly known as Dr Karl, has been in animated conversation with Australians about science for more than a quarter of a century. The Kalinga Prize is global recognition of Dr Kruszelnicki’s gift for communication and his unquenchable enthusiasm for and curiosity about scientific knowledge. “I’m ever so honoured by this prize. I simply couldn’t have achieved what I have without the nurturing environment that the University of Sydney provides for people like me who are perhaps not quite normal or in the mainstream,” said Dr Kruszelnicki, the Julius Sumner Miller Fellow in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney. The Kalinga Prize, which is funded by the Kalinga Foundation, the Indian Government and the Indian State of Orissa, was founded in 1951 and is UNESCO’s oldest prize. It rewards exceptional contributions made by individuals in communicating science to society and promoting the popularisation of science. The inaugural winner was Louis de Broglie, one of the founders of quantum theory. Other winners include Margaret Mead, David Attenborough, Arthur C. Clarke, Bertrand Russell and David Suzuki. Dr Kruszelnicki is the first Australian to win the prize. Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence said: “I am continually amazed by Dr Karl’s energy and astounded by his encyclopaedic knowledge of science. He personifies the University’s mission to engage with the wider public, to broaden society’s understanding and to break down barriers in the pursuit of knowledge. “We are fortunate to have Dr Karl as one of our ambassadors and we are proud that the world has now recognised his tremendous talents.” Dr Kruszelnicki is probably best known in Australia for his weekly ABC Triple J science talk-back segment, which attracts 750,000 listeners a week and podcast downloads of more than 4 million a year. However, he is also engaged in a wide range of outreach activities, from twice-weekly free Skype broadcasts to Australian and international schools, extensive mentoring, podcasts that include Shirtloads of Science, appearances on television, festival appearances and regular magazine columns. He has written 45 books: his latest Dr Karl’s Random Road Trip was published in October. It is his first book to include augmented reality. Dr Kruszelnicki has won many awards for science communication including the Ig Nobel Prize (2002); Australian Skeptic of The Year (2006); Member of the Order of Australia (2006). In 2012, he was named as a National Living Treasure by the National Trust of Australia. And in 2012 Dr Kruszelnicki was delighted to have Asteroid 18412 named after him: Asteroid Dr Karl/18412.

Dr Karl wins UN science prize

1 December 2019 to 13 April 2020 | NGV International | Admission fees apply To celebrate the opening weekend of the world-exclusive exhibition Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines, the National Gallery of Victoria will present a selection of public programs designed to offer fresh perspectives on the work of two of the most significant and influential artists of the late 20th century. Highlights of the exhibition’s extensive public program include the NGV Gala on 30 November, celebrating the opening night of the exhibition; international guest curator Dr Dieter Buchhart presenting a lecture on the lasting legacies of Haring and Basquiat; and international reflections on the 1980s New York art scene by art critic and curator Carlo McCormick, publisher and art collector Larry Warsh, and photographer Ben Buchanan.  Coinciding with World AIDS Day on 1 December, the opening day of the exhibition features a program of talks and panel discussions, presented in collaboration with Thorne Harbour Health, Living Positive and the Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives. Exploring the significant role art has played in HIV and AIDS education, awareness and commemoration, the program looks at the story of the red ribbon, the AIDS Memorial Quilt, and health promotion through art. Exhibition opening weekend events Bookings via the NGV website   NGV Gala Sat 30 Nov, 6pm-1am, NGV International An unforgettable night of art, performance, fine food and wine at the third annual NGV Gala, celebrating the opening night of the exhibition Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines, with food by Paul Carmichael, Executive Chef of Momofuku Seiōbo.   From Party to Art: Area Nightclub Sun 1 Dec, 12pm, NGV International London-based photographer and fine art conservator Ben Buchanan reflects on Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s involvement in legendary 1980s nightclub Area, a creative melting pot for artists, musicians and filmmakers in New York City where Buchanan was in-house photographer. Community of Creatives Sun 1 Dec, 12.30pm, NGV International New York City-based art critic and curator Carlo McCormick, and publisher and art collector Larry Warsh share stories about the community of creatives that formed close friendships in 1980s New York City and the influence this had on the work of both Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.    Legacies: Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat Sun 1 Dec, 1pm – 1.45pm, NGV International Guest curator Dr Dieter Buchhart considers the short but profound careers of Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, the intersections between their life and their art, and the lasting impact they had on the art world.    Unconventional Supports Sun 1 Dec, 2.30pm, NGV International Early on in their careers Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat began to apply their distinct visual language to a range of unusual supports, many of which challenge the convention that artworks should be stretched to fit a frame. NGV curator Meg Slater reflects on several of these works featured in early 1980s exhibitions.   Politics & Activism Sun 1 Dec, 3pm, NGV International Keith Haring used public space to distribute his work, insisting that art was for everybody. He raised awareness of issues of atomic warfare, drugs, the AIDS epidemic, and championed the end of apartheid in South Africa. Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work signified strength and resistance in the face of racism, often taking a stand against police violence and persecution. NGV curator Pip Wallis considers a selection of Haring and Basquiat’s works and looks at how both artists engaged with social and political issues of their time.    Art for Change: World AIDS Day Sun 1 Dec, 2–4pm, NGV International Presented in collaboration with Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives (ALGA), Thorne Harbour Health and Living Positive Victoria, panellists reflect on how art has played a significant role art in HIV and AIDS education, awareness and commemoration. Free entry but bookings are required.   The world-exclusive exhibition Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines will be on display from 1 December 2019 – 13 April 2020 at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia. Tickets and information available from the NGV website. About Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines Keith Haring (American 1958–90) and Jean-Michel Basquiat (American 1960–88) changed the art world of the 1980s through their idiosyncratic imagery, radical ideas and complex socio-political commentary, creating an indelible legacy that continues to influence contemporary visual art and popular culture today. Each artist is acclaimed for his distinctive visual language, employing signs, symbols and words to convey strong social and political messages in unconventional ways. Crossing Lines surveys each artist’s tragically short, yet prolific career through more than 200 artworks, including works created in public spaces, painting, sculpture, objects, works on paper, photographs and more, providing local and international audiences with a comprehensive insight into these influential artists’ careers. Beginning with examples of Haring and Basquiat’s work from the streets and subway stations of New York City, the exhibition presents early collaborations and highlights from each artist’s breakthrough exhibitions alongside many of their most acclaimed artworks, including paintings featuring Basquiat’s crown and head motifs, and Haring’s iconic ‘radiant baby’ and dancing figures. Examining symbols, iconography and their incomparable styles, the exhibition also examines the creative circles they moved in alongside icons such as Andy Warhol, Madonna and Grace Jones. Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines has been curated for the NGV by Dr Dieter Buchhart, art historian and curator of recent monographic exhibitions on both Jean-Michel Basquiat (Fondation Louis Vuitton, Barbican Art Gallery) and Keith Haring (Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris). An accompanying publication features an essay by Dr Dieter Buchhart, as well as additional contributions by publisher and art collector Larry Warsh, author and academic Ricardo Montez, NGV curator Myles Russell-Cook and journalist Linda Yablonsky. Along with a republication of Rene Ricard’s seminal 1981 text on Haring and Basquiat, this  richly illustrated book also features interviews with North American contributors: artists Jenny Holzer and George Condo, curator Diego Cortez, and performer Patti Astor.

NGV Opening weekend events for Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines

Shag's show opens tomorrow night from 6pm in our Fitzroy gallery. The show preview is also now live on our website – click through above! Event Details Exhibition 15 November – 3 December Outré Gallery, 319 Smith St, Fitzroy Opening Night – Friday 15 November, 6pm–8:30pm, Fitzroy Gallery Meet Shag in person! The artist has flown all the way from the US to attend his show. All welcome! Please note that Shag will not be signing during the opening.  Book Signing with Shag – Saturday 16 November, 12pm–1pm, Fitzroy Gallery Purchase a book or print, and have it personalised and signed by Shag. Everyone welcome! The artist Shag will be here in Melbourne this Friday for the launch of his new and rare print exhibition. Shag (known as Josh Agle) is a painter, designer and illustrator working in Southern California. His distinctive artistic style draws from commercial illustration from the past five decades, but the work is imbued with an attitude and sly sense of humour which is unmistakably of our time. Solo exhibitions of Shag's work have been held all over the world. This is the 20th anniversary of Shag’s first visit to our shores in 1999.  Read our interview with Shag from his 2017 show to learn more about the artist. Drinks at the opening will be provided by the folks at Bodriggy Brewing Co. Shag Prints – Special Pre-order Prices Collins St, 5pm by Shag Limited edition 16-colour serigraph print. Signed & numbered by the artist. We're running a special pre-order price from until November 17! $495 AUD unframed (approx $299 USD). Price goes up to $575 AUD (approx $349 USD) after the 17 November. Full framing options in the pre-order link below. Pre-order Now Still Life with Corkscrew by Shag Limited edition 4-colour serigraph print. Signed & numbered by the artist. We're running a special pre-order price from now until November 17.  AU$155 unframed (approx US$99). Price goes up to AU$310 (approx US$199) after the 17 November. Full framing options in the pre-order link below. Pre-order Now Opening Friday & Presale  – In Transit by Pete Bakacs SHOW PREVIEW Pete Bakacs' show In Transit opens tomorrow from 6pm in our Fitzroy gallery (alongside the Shag show). The presale is now live – click through above! Pete is a painter based in Ocean Grove, Victoria, who has a love for mid-century design and vintage cars. A Melbourne native, Pete spent his childhood in the outer eastern hills subsisting on a diet of skateboarding, cartoons and 70s cars. With a fastidious hand, Pete reveals a bright, acrylic world of vehicles, old school pastimes, and pop typography.  Read our interview with Pete from his 2018 show to learn more about his art practice. New Prints Wandering by Stella Im Hultberg Limited edition giclee print. Signed & numbered by the artist. $375 (framed) Buy Now Liminal Communion by Andy Kehoe Limited edition giclee print Signed & numbered by the artist. Edition of 150. $375 (framed) This is on pre-order & will arrive in late November. Pre-order Now May You Stay Forever by Stella Im Hultberg Limited edition giclee print. Signed & numbered by the artist. $345 (framed) Buy Now Wilderness by Jeremy Geddes Limited edition giclee print Signed & numbered by the artist. $475 (framed) Buy Now Custom Framing Did you know that we offer custom framing? Bring in your artwork, and our friendly staff are more than happy to measure it up and provide a quote on the spot. We have a selection of high quality frames, all at great value. It will take only 1-2 weeks for your custom frame to be ready to pick up. (Read more here!) New Magazines We have the latest issues of Juxtapoz, Hi-Fructose and Atomic Ranch in our galleries!  Shag – Jungle Drums (2016) We're all extremely excited to be welcoming Shag! Here's a great little video to get you in the mood: Shag and his Jungle Drums exhibition from a few years ago. Click on the image to watch Shag talk about his art and inspirations!

Outré News – Shag & Peter Bakacs Presale, & More!

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LISTER – WOKE UP ON FIRE EXHIBITION OPENING – DEC 4TH 2019 7pm -10pm – MIAMI ART BASEL ROBERT FONTAINE GALLERY

Chargrill Charlie’s has created the Bloody Mary Burger to help Australians get back in the saddle the day after Melbourne Cup. This culinary lifesaver will be available for one day only, Wednesday 6 November, in store or delivered straight to the office as part of their Melbourne Cup Hangover Pack, feeding the team with eight burgers, devil wings and wedges.  For the last 30 years, Chargrill Charlie’s has been creating dishes to suit every craving. Now the proudly-Australian, family-run chicken institution has a remedy for the heaviest of heads with their ultimate post-Cup pick-me-up, dripping with their secret finger-licking Bloody Mary sauce. The burger will be available at any of their fourteen stores across Sydney and Melbourne and includes beef, cheese, tomato, grilled onions, pickles and a fried egg. Diners who need an extra kick can purchase a bottle of homemade Bloody Mary Sauce to take home and keep on hand for next time they celebrate a little too hard.  For those who can’t quite muster the energy to venture outside, Chargrill Charlie’s has created the Melbourne Cup Hangover Pack, available to pre-order exclusively through their new online catering service. Delivered straight to your desks, the Hangover Pack is jam-packed with all the things needed to blast the bleary head away, including eight Bloody Mary burgers, a bottle of homemade Bloody Mary sauce, devil wings and wedges. Chargrill Charlie’s also has Melbourne Cup office parties sorted, with their Melbourne Cup Party Pack, available to pre-order now. Chookas’ fans in Sydney and Melbourne can choose-their-own party packs, hand-picking their famous BBQ or Portuguese chicken, selection of fresh salads, vegetables and bread rolls.  Chargrill Charlie’s opened its doors on the golden shores of Coogee in 1989 and pride themselves on their strong Australian roots. Their clean cooking techniques have made their shop the go-to dinner place for busy families since 1989, while their award-winning recipes have kept people’s mouths watering time and time again. The Hangover Pack and The Melbourne Cup Party Pack are available for pre-order now from:  https://catering.chargrillcharlies.com/items/folder/melbourne-cup-menu The Bloody Mary Burger and Bloody Mary Sauce will be available in-store on Wednesday 6th November. 

CHARGRILL CHARLIE’S LAUNCHES THE BLOODY MARY BURGER AND MELBOURNE CUP HANGOVER PACK THE ULTIMATE POST-CUP LIFESAVER TO GET YOU BACK IN THE SADDLE THE DAY AFTER THE NIGHT BEFORE

Companionship in Our Time - Presented in Partnership with The School of Life Saturday 19 October and Sunday 20 October, 1pm - 4pm | NGV International | Free entry Inspired by the work of KAWS, this program questions what it feels like to be alone, and what it means to be connected. Participate in an interaction with a friend or stranger that encourages an exploration of companionship, loneliness, connection and communication. Facilitating this presentation is Daniel Teitelbaum, Faculty Member in The School of Life, as well as a performer, radio broadcaster, teacher and facilitator. Daniel specialises in creating playful, memorable and meaningful experiences for people. Daniel has been a strategy consultant working with social enterprise, the Head of Content at The School of Life Australia and an associate teacher of design at Monash University. With a background in philosophy, law and theatre studies, in recent years Daniel has focused on play-based professional development for companies, not-for-profits and local governments – using games, toys and theatre to help others develop important skills and ways of working. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Still Together - Presented in collaboration with A–SPACE Saturday 26 October, 9am | NGV International | Booking required, fees apply Connect with yourself and the world around you in a unique mass meditation experience inspired by KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness. Together with other like-hearted humans, gather underneath KAWS’ largest bronze sculpture to date for a morning of guided meditation led by A—SPACE founder Manoj Dias, accompanied by a live musical performance, followed by an exclusive viewing of the KAWS: Companionship in the Age of Loneliness. Previous meditation experience is not necessary, just an open mind and an open heart. Meditation from 9.00–9.30am, with exhibition viewing from 9.30am. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Time Out With Art Monday 28 October, 6pm-7.30pm | NGV International | Booking required, fees apply   Connect with art from the 19th century and take a deep look into one artwork with a facilitated discussion that inspires a personal, sensory and emotional response. Artwork to be revealed on the night. This program includes a glass of wine on arrival and light refreshments.

Companionship in Our Time and more for NGV’s October Public Programs

GV ANNOUNCEMENT: Petrina Hicks: Bleached Gothic opening tomorrow at NGV Australia

NGV ANNOUNCEMENT: Petrina Hicks: Bleached Gothic opening tomorrow at NGV Australia

Artist quotes:   David Stephenson – ‘Night for me is emblematic of everything that is good and bad about our modern civilisation. On the one hand there are these glowing jewels that are extraordinarily beautiful but at the same time they suggest many issues around urbanisation, urban sprawl, light pollution and our dependency of fossil fuel energy systems and its contribution to climate change.’ Dona Schwartz – ‘My photos are from the series On The Nest, which shows book ends of the life experience of being a parent, making the transition to a new identify as a parent and to an empty nest. The bedrooms are really important because they tell the story of those parents and those families and the lives that are lived. I would like people to feel reverence and respect for the whole enterprise of parenting. I think it is something we take on as an imperative but it is such a leap of faith.’ Simon Terrill – ‘I am interested in the lure of the crowd and the right of passage of festivals that were a really big part of Australian culture for a decade or so. This image isolates a single figure but is really about the relationship between the individual and the mass, getting lost in that ecstatic madness of the crowd.’   Charles Green – ‘We were embedded with Australian soldiers in Afghanistan as Australia’s official war artists in 2007-2008. We were commissioned to do large paintings but we were carrying about five cameras and what we were seeing was huge geopolitical forces colliding. There was no chance this was going to work out. We were documenting disaster.’   Lyndell Brown – ‘This image has a strange calm that belies the tragedy of the area. The pathos of this image in particular is in the chair staring out to the empty mountainous landscape, which you know is hiding Taliban who will return. The shipping container in this land-locked mountainous country and a military base in the middle of Taliban country was quite incongruous. The golden afternoon light is a counterpoint to the latent violence that underlies the image.’   Civilization: The Way We Live Now The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia | 13 September 2019 – 2 February 2020| Admission fees apply Civilization: The Way We Live Now is an international photography exhibition of monumental scale, featuring over 200 original photographs by over 100 contemporary photographers from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia and Europe. Presented in collaboration with the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography, Minneapolis/New York/Paris/Lausanne and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, the exhibition explores photographic representations of life in cities and journeys through the shared experiences of life in the urban environment. Looking at the phenomenal complexity of urban life in the twenty first century, Civilization: The Way We Live Now reflects on the ways in which photographers have documented, and held a mirror up to, the increasingly globalised world around us. The selected works create a picture of collective life around the world and document patterns of mass behaviour. Through eight key themes, Civilization: The Way We Live Now takes a diverse and multidimensional look at what photographers around the world, including the likes of Candida Höfer, Edward Burtynsky, Amalia Ulman, Hong Hao and Richard Mosse, are telling us about the state of early twenty-first century civilization. Hive, featuring the work of photographers such as Robert Polidori and Michael Wolf, explores how civilizations press their citizens into cities and the pictorial possibilities offered by the unceasing ebb and flow of crowds, the often precarious plight of the individual, and the spectacular, ever-changing backdrop of the built environment. Alonetogether, featuring the work of photographers such as Lauren Greenfield, Pieter Hugo and Australians including Trent Parke and Anne Zahalka, considers how, despite living in such close proximity to our neighbours, an increasingly digitised world is leading to decreasing social interaction, causing an increase in people’s isolation. Flow, featuring the work of photographers such as Lee Friedlander and Edward Burtynsky, tracks the visible and invisible movement of people, materials, money and ideas around the world and the impact these systems have on our depersonalised relationship with food, material goods and nature. Persuasion, featuring the work of photographers such as Andreia Alves de Oliveira, Sato Shintaro, Amalia Ulman and Alec Soth, looks at the influence of advertising, religion, business and politics.  Control, featuring the work of photographers such as Ashley Gilbertson, NOH Suntag and Luca Zanier, highlights the reach of governing bodies around the world and our desire to impose increasing structure on how our civilization develops through governments and their armies, surveillance, architecture, education and business. Rupture, featuring the work of photographers including Taryn Simon, Richard Mosse, Pablo López Luz, Taloi Havini and Stuart Millar, forces us to confront civilizations failures and blind spots through images of detention centres, the flow of refugees, border crossings and environmental degradation. Escape, featuring the work of photographers such as An-My Lê and Olaf Otto Becker questions the sometimes dark side of the pleasure industry for all ages ranging from dance floors, cruise ships and amusement parks to communal sport, outdoor pursuits and the joys of solitude. Next, featuring the work of photographers such as Valérie Belin, Michael Najjar and Robert Zhao Renhui, looks to the future but more importantly to the present, where newness and technological advancement have become the norm, investigates the dangers of the speed at which civilization is developing.  Tony Ellwood AM, Director, National Gallery of Victoria said, ‘Civilization: The Way We Live Now is a rich and varied portrait of our times. The exceptional quality of the work included is testament to the talent and vibrancy present in contemporary photography today.’ Civilization: The Way We Live Now has been produced by the Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography, Minneapolis/New York/Paris/Lausanne and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, in consultation with the National Gallery of Victoria.   A major publication has been published by Thames & Hudson in parallel with the exhibition.   Civilization: The Way We Live Now is on display from 13 September 2019 to 2 February 2020 at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square. Tickets available from: NGV.MELBOURNE

NGV ANNOUNCEMENT: Photography exhibition Civilization: The Way We Live Now opens at NGV Australia

Where are you based and what is the music scene like there? I've only recently moved back home to Melbourne this year, and a big part of why I love this city is the incredible live music scene. I've heard it has more venues per capita than any other city in the world... so gotta be doing something right! What's been happening recently?  A lot! Had an incredible time up at BIGSOUND last week, it's always so lovely being able to catch up with everyone, and have some face to face time, instead of relying on emails 24/7 :) So much great talent, so huge shout-outs to Mieesha, Dulcie, Spacey Jane, DVNA. How long have you been involved in PR? My first intro to PR was straight out of Uni (circa 2009), with a work experience placement with a company called Beat Broker PR - I'm not sure if I'm they're around anymore, but definitely solidified my passion to work in the field. How and why did you first become involved in PR? I've always just loved the idea of supporting artists by shouting about them, and trying to get them as many champions as possible. It's such a pleasure to work with artists you love, and to share that info + passion with others around you, is a pretty great way to make a living. What has kept you in the PR industry for such an extensive period? Primarily the music. There were definitely times when I was younger when I considered changing industries. And unfortunately, at the time it very much came down to a feeling of trying to break into a "boys club", and feeling as though my efforts were a waste of time. Which as a young adult, is a pretty hard thing to navigate. But I can now happily say that I work alongside some of the most lovely and supportive people I've met in my life. Paper Planes PR is your new baby that is about to take off!  How and why was Paper Planes PR born? It all started about 12 months ago, when we were approached for independent PR services. At the time, we thought it would just be a once off, but we ended up building a great relationship with the artist + management, so decided to keep things going. I've always loved the idea of starting a business, so am very grateful for the opportunity, and the incredible support of my business partner Jamie Raeburn - an absolute legend! What do you aim to achieve with Paper Planes PR? We hope to build a diverse client roster, that we can consistently work with throughout their careers, and help create engaging discussions in their communities. Who have you worked with to date? Over the past year, we've worked with some phenomenal talent including shallou, an incredible electronic producer from the US - his sophomore EP 'Souls' is so lush and gentle, I couldn't ever get sick of it.  Also been working with Kiwi producer BAYNK for a while now, who has just released his sophomore EP 'Someone's EP II' - again insane talent, and is very much involved in every part of his creative from artwork to visuals, and music videos ('go with u').  Beth Yen is a dear friend, and when she asked me to help get the word out on her achievement on hitting #1 on the ARIA Club Chart with her track 'Ocean', I couldn't say no! I was shocked that she was the first woman since 2012 to hit that goal, and the fourth ever in the history of the chart. Definitely a moment for her to be celebrated, and also a moment to create a bit more discussion on the inequality in the industry. And then there's local Brissy talent Yoste, who released his debut EP 'try to be okay' last year. So young, and already producing such refined and classy music. What do you find most rewarding and challenging whilst working in PR? The most rewarding is when you see the artist's you work with are killing it, whether it's their first show, or their first sell out, it's all pretty special. The biggest challenge for me at times is just turning off, and I think a LOT of publicist would say the same. I'm a big believer in looking after yourself, but it doesn't always come naturally. Finding time for fitness, meditation, time for family, whatever it is for you, is the only way you'll have longevity I think in any long term career. What do you like to do away from PR? Still very focused on music, I like to go to as may gigs/parties as I can, dabbling in guitar/piano in my downtime, and now that I'm back home in Melbourne, spending as much time with friends and family that I can.... and my beautiful doggo.  Who are you listening to at the moment? Kaiit, Mallrat, Cassian, Jorja Smith - I'm a sucker for a strong female topline. And queued to check out today, the new albums from Post Malone and Sampa The Great. What advice would you give to aspiring PR professionals? Be persistent. If you find something you love and want to do, don't give up without a fight. And when it comes to the role itself, I think the most important things are organisation, attention to detail, and more than anything, taking time to think outside the box. What type of artists would you like to work with in the future? As mentioned before, I absolutely adore strong female vocals, so there's definitely a few neo-soul/R&B ladies I have my eyes on. But everything from commercial/indie pop, through to electronic and dance as well. What do you have planned for the remainder of 2019 going into 2020? For now, just want to take everything step by step, and start reaching out to some amazing artists we'd love to work with.  Favourite food and place to hangout? Can't go past some good Asian-fusion... from anywhere, love it all! Pretty much my pick 90% of the time..! For hangouts... I don't have one particular place I always go - I like to explore and try new places, but can't go past a good beer garden on a sunny day. To say I'm looking forward to summer is an understatement!

Paper Planes PR with Amanda Jenkins

Jordan Debney's show presale is now live on our website. Jordan's show Pantophobia opens this Friday. We have great sequence of shows coming up, including the League of Their Own group exhibition, as well as shows with Tim Doyle, APAK and Cat Rabbit. We have new prints from Alfred Liu, Aron Wiesenfeld, Coop, kozyndan and Shag. Finally, we recap Creature Creature's opening! Show Presale – Pantophobia by Jordan Debney Jordan Debney's show Pantophobia opens 6pm this Friday, 13 September 2019 in our Fitzroy Gallery (319 Smith St). Drinks for the opening night will be provided by our friends at Bodriggy Brewing Co. All welcome! The presale is now live (click above!). Jordan Debney is a New Zealand-born Australia based artist specialising in illustration, streetwear graphics and light-reactive paintings. Jordan has focused on his passion for all things botanical and a fascination with the dead. His bold wood-cut paintings and hyper-coloured illustrations can be seen on clothing, brand packaging and large scale murals.  Pantophobia is “the fear of everything”. Jordan's artwork represents themes of good versus bad. The artist said, "To me it’s metaphorical: it’s the balance which I practise most days of my life. You can't have one without the other. I wanted to show that while something may seem bad, that isn't necessarily the case. Some bad events can be good, and a lot of good things that happen can be bad. It all has to do with how you approach it, how you react. Not everything has to be frightening." Read the rest of our interview with Jordan. Upcoming Shows We have a super line-up of shows on our calendar. See more upcoming shows.  Sign up for the previews. Opening on 4 October, A League Of Their Own will be a group show celebrating the iconic friends, fiends & foes in pop culture. Alongside A League Of Their Own, we will be exhibiting a selection of Tim Doyle's pop culture-inspired silkscreens. New Prints Eight Shades of Drunk by Shag Limited edition 18-colour serigraph. Signed & numbered by the artist. The latest print from the artist Shag, who is coming down to Melbourne in November for a print exhibition with us! $1,075 (framed) This is a pre-order - due by the end of the month. Pre-order Now Final Boss by Alfred Liu Limited edition giclee. Signed & numbered by the artist. Limited edition of 30. $175 (framed)  / $75 (unframed) Buy Now Year of the Pig (aka Cat) by kozyndan Open edition offset lithograph. Signed by the artists. $170 (framed) This is a pre-order - due by the end of the month. Pre Order Now Memento Mori by Coop Limited edition silkscreen. Signed & numbered by the artist. Edition of 100. $125 (unframed) $230 (framed) Buy Now The Pool by Aron Wiesenfeld Limited edition giclee. Signed & numbered by the artist. Limited edition of 68. $450 (framed) This is a pre-order - due by the end of the month. Pre Order Now Recap – Holds Hands by Creature Creature Thank you to all the folks who made their way to Creature Creature's opening. Their show Hold Hands was absolutely stunning.  Special thanks to our friends at Bodriggy Brewing Co for providing everyone drinks. Don't forget to read our interview with Chanel and Ambrose to learn more about their art practice. Holds Hands is also available online for those who missed out. Hieroglyphs by Creature Creature Original artwork. Acrylic on plywood. 50 x 70cm $780 Buy Now Double Trouble by Creature Creature Original artwork. Acrylic and pen on plywood. 30 x 30cm $520

Outré Gallery News – Jordan Debney Presale + More!

In an unprecedented, world premiere exhibition, the National Gallery of Victoria presents the work of two of the most significant and influential artists of the late twentieth century in Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines. Exclusive to Melbourne, the exhibition offers new and fascinating insights into their unique visual languages and reveals, for the first time, the many intersections between their lives, practices and ideas. Keith Haring (American 1958–90) and Jean-Michel Basquiat (American 1960–88) changed the art world of the 1980s through their idiosyncratic imagery, radical ideas and complex socio-political commentary, creating an indelible legacy that continues to influence contemporary visual and popular culture today. Each artist is acclaimed for his distinctive visual language, employing signs, symbols and words to convey strong social and political messages in unconventional ways. The exhibition surveys each artist’s tragically short, yet prolific career through more than 300 artworks, including works created in public spaces, painting, sculpture, objects, works on paper, photographs and more. Crossing Lines provides local and international audiences with a comprehensive insight into each of these influential artists, as well as an understanding of their broader impact, both in the 80s and 90s and continuing today. Beginning with examples of both artist’s work from the streets and subway stations of New York City, the exhibition presents works from each artist’s first exhibitions, their collaborations with each other, as well as with the likes of Andy Warhol, Grace Jones and Madonna. It continues by presenting some of their most acclaimed artworks, including pieces featuring Basquiat’s crown and head motifs and Haring’s iconic ‘radiant baby’ and dancing figures. Curated for the NGV by Dr Dieter Buchhart, art historian and curator of recent monographic exhibitions on both Jean-Michel Basquiat (Fondation Louis Vuitton, Barbican Art Gallery) and Keith Haring (Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris).

NGV – Keith Haring | Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines 1 December 2019 – 13 April 2020, 10am-5pm | NGV International

Melbourne International Arts Festival today announced seven new artist commissions and one re-creation of an original art tram to be transformed into eight major mobile artworks on the city’s iconic trams this October. Designs by Kent Morris, Nusra Latif Qureshi, and emerging artists Vandal, Sophie Westerman, Gene Bawden, Nyein Chan Aung and the Beaconhills Year 3 Collective will be represented in the the public art project, now in its seventh year, which invites artists to propose a design inspired by Melbourne’s trams. Melbourne Art Trams is a revival and re-imagining of the seminal Transporting Art program which ran from 1978 to 1993 and resulted in 36 hand-painted trams being rolled out across the Melbourne network. The project was relaunched in 2013 through a creative collaboration with Melbourne International Arts Festival, Creative Victoria, Public Transport Victoria and Yarra Trams, and in 2019 is sponsored by Principal Partner Officeworks. One of the eight designs to be unveiled in October is a recreation of an original Transporting Art work by Lesley Dumbrell, commissioned in 1986. Dumbrell’s design will be on the Melbourne tram tracks alongside seven new commissions from Victorian artists. Nyein Chan Aung is a an industrial designer and artist who has created The Late Supper, an interpretation of the iconic painting The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. His illustration depicts people having supper, however features unknown customers at Melbourne’s renowned Supper Inn Chinese restaurant instead of Jesus Christ with his apostles. Kent Morris is a Barkindji man based in Melbourne who believes Australia is currently experiencing the evolution of a collective celebration and acknowledgement of Aboriginal culture and stories. Morris' artwork is constructed from a single photograph taken while walking on Country. Apart from basic editing, digital information has not been added to, or taken away from, the original photograph. Vandal is a Melbourne-based mixed media stencil artist, spray canner, paste-up and sharpie marker artist. Her work is set to brighten tram traveler’s day with the colourful Marbaamarbaa garingali (multi-coloured native dog) taking people on their daily adventures around the city. The Beaconhills Year 3 Collective have represented Melbourne in their tram design as a welcoming place through the gestures of our friends. The class have created a series of body shapes in a similar style to Keith Haring, with a focus on unity and harmony in the community.   Sophie Westerman is a Melbourne-based artist who works with printmaking to create architectural landscapes. Her tram design is compiled from a series of colour etchings titled I think we were friends once, maybe, representing connection but also isolation. Gene Bawden is an academic and practicing communication designer and her work Yours, mine, ours is a design that celebrates the ambitions for diversity and inclusion within the city of Melbourne. Abstractly represented in the stripes of colour, pattern and geometric blocks, are letters that spell out this proclamation. Nusra Latif Qureshi references the traditional art of South Asian miniature painting in her design. Her art work features a floral pattern from an antique French textile and pays homage to the title of Melbourne as the Paris of the south. The red in the design celebrates the vibrancy and richness of Melbourne's cultural life. Lesley Dumbrell is recognised as a pioneer of the Australian women's art movement of the 1970s. Her original tram design, painted in 1986 was inspired by a trip to Italy where Dumbrell was drawn by the colour, costumes and music of a festival. For over forty years Dumbrell has been refining her technique of geometric abstract painting, injecting colour, light and emotion into an often precise painting style associated with the Colour Field Painters of the 1960s. Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley said: "These wonderful art trams show off and celebrate some of our most brilliant local artists to the many people who travel through our city every day. Congratulations to those chosen and I hope their work leaves a lasting impression for everyone who sees it.''   Melbourne International Arts Festival Artistic Director, Jonathan Holloway said: "It's an absolute delight to be able to see these incredible designs taking over Melbourne's tram tracks. The Melbourne Art Trams are a Festival highlight and I encourage everyone to make a magical memory by riding around the city in one of these works of art.'' Melissa Horne, Minister for Public Transport said: ''Melbourne’s trams are such an iconic part of our city, which is why we’re proud they’re again being used to highlight the work of many talented artists.'' Nicholas Gindt, CEO Yarra Trams said: ''We are proud to again collaborate with the Melbourne Festival and Victorian Government on this much-loved project, continuing our long tradition of supporting the festival. Melbourne locals and visitors alike are fond of both trams and art, so Melbourne Art Trams is the perfect combination to get people where they need to go – in style.'' Jess Richmond, General Manager Marketing, Officeworks said: ''We're really excited to be on board as the Principal Partner of the Melbourne Art Trams initiative for 2019/20. Officeworks is all about helping making bigger things happen for creative Australians across the country with our huge art supplies range, so it was only fitting that we got behind this initiative that celebrates talented Victorian artists.'' The first tram will hit the tracks on 8 October with the other seven soon to follow and will remain on our streets until August 2020. A People’s Choice Award will be announced following the release of the trams, with the public able to vote for their favourite tram at festival.melbourne/arttrams

Melbourne International Arts Festival: Melbourne Art Trams Artists Announced

Each artist brings something totally exceptional to the table – from their conceptual execution and technical skill, to their innovation, creative vision and idiosyncratic flair. Many of the artists invited to this show have never exhibited with us before, and we are so excited to share their work with Australian audiences. We'd love for you to share coverage of this show! Artists  Ben Lopez, Bene Rohlman, Bren Luke, Brolga , Charlie Immer, Dirty Robot, Eevien Tan, Erlend Tait, Jason Limon, Kerby Rosanes, Kozy, Liam Snootle, Lukifer Aurelius, Mando Marie, Marc Martin, Mark Conlan, Martin Harris, Mary Iverson, Matte Stephens, MC Monster, Nicolas Delort, Nikoo Bafti, ONEQ, Ravi Zupa, Richie Fahey, Sam Bee, Scott Albrecht, Seonna Hong, Shoko Ishida, Thomas Jackson, Vivienne Strauss, Yusk. Show Dates  Opening Friday, 2 August 2019, 6–8pm  Exhibition runs 2 – 25 August 2019 Venue  Outré Gallery, 319 Smith Street, Fitzroy, Australia

Outré Gallery is proud to announce the Vanguard Invitational, an exhibition featuring over 30 artists who are leading the way in their creative practices

Contemporary American artist KAWS, a.k.a Brian Donnelly, is one of the most resonant artists of his generation. In an Australian first, KAWS: Companionship In The Age Of Loneliness is a comprehensive survey of 25 years of KAWS’s oeuvre, full of humour, hope and humanity, celebrating his ability to connect with broad audiences. The full range of KAWS’s artistic output will be on display featuring more than 100 works including iconic paintings reappropriating pop-culture figures to his more recent large-scale abstract works, and an impressive collection of his celebrated sculptural figures. KAWS engages with universal feelings of isolation and loneliness through his works, in reaction to the turbulent world we live in today. His larger-than-life sculptures are playful, toy-like figures, however at closer look, they reveal a fragility and darkness in the vulnerable poses of the characters. The exhibition will include a newly commissioned 7-metre bronze COMPANION sculpture GONE, 2019, standing solemnly in a Pietà pose, evoking a sense of sorrow and empathy. On display in the NGV’s Federation Court, this monumental work will be the largest bronze KAWS has created to date. Born in 1974 in Jersey City, KAWS attended the School of Visual Arts in New York where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts. He went on to work for Jumbo Pictures animation studio, painting  cells for animated series including Disney’s 101 Dalmatians and Doug, and MTV’s cult series Daria. KAWS began his artistic career outside of the traditional art world during the height of graffiti and street art culture in New York in the early 1990s. During this time, he began to develop his signature motifs, the skull and crossbones, that appeared painted over the beautiful faces of late 90s Manhattan advertising posters in what the artist refers to as ‘subvertising’. In the late 90s, KAWS began making limited edition toys after visits to Japan and experiencing the collectible market there. His editions soon became cult objects amongst collectors and since then he has produced more than 130 toys. KAWS’ latest paintings showcase his hallmark use of bold colors and bright lines, transgressing into new creative territory with his hybrid characters now dissolving into fragmented fields of color. ‘Unrestricted by conventional contemporary artistic boundaries, KAWS’s multidisciplinary and evolving practice across contexts and in collaborative ways, is representative of today’s society and the need to connect. He continues to engage new audiences through a common language of vibrant visuals and pop cultural references and characters’ said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV. Accompanying the main exhibition, KAWS: Playtime is a dedicated playful kids exhibition that KAWS has created, introducing promising young artists of today to his creative approach and artistic methods of integrating pop culture into his work. KAWS: Companionship In The Age Of Loneliness will be on display from September 2019 – April 2020 at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia. Tickets and information are available from the NGV website NGV.MELBOURNE. Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter 

KAWS: COMPANIONSHIP IN THE AGE OF LONELINESS September 2019 to April 2020 | NGV International | Admission fees apply

23 May 2019: In a dual presentation of Chinese art and culture past and present, the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series at the National Gallery of Victoria presents China’s ancient Terracotta Warriors alongside a parallel display of new works by one of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists, Cai Guo-Qiang, at NGV International, from 24 May 2019. Developed and curated by the NGV, Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality is a large-scale presentation of the Qin Emperor’s Terracotta Warriors, which, discovered in 1974 in China’s Shaanxi province, are regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the twentieth century and widely described as the eighth wonder of the world. The exhibition features eight warrior figures and two life-size horses from the Imperial Army, as well as two half-size replica bronze chariots, each drawn by four horses. These sculptures are contextualised by an unprecedented Australian presentation of more than 160 exquisite ancient treasures of Chinese historic art and design, drawn by the NGV from leading museums and archaeological sites from across Shaanxi province. These include priceless gold, jade and bronze artefacts that date from the Western Zhou through to the Han dynasties (1046 BC – 220AD). Illuminating more than a millennium of Chinese history, the exhibition showcases the magnificence and authority of the once-entombed figures and reveals, through the intricate display of accompanying objects and artefacts, the sophistication that characterised the formative years of Chinese civilisation. Presented in parallel, Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape features all new art works by international contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang inspired by his home country’s culture and its enduring philosophical traditions. Created especially for this exhibition, highlight works include the monumental installation of 10,000 suspended porcelain birds, Murmuration (Landscape), 2019. Spiralling over visitors’ heads, the birds create a three-dimensional impression of a calligraphic drawing of the sacred Mount Li, the site of the ancient tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shihuang, and his warriors. Drawing on Cai’s understanding of ancient Chinese culture and his belief that a dialogue with tradition and history can invigorate contemporary art, he has also created a porcelain sculpture of peonies, Transience I (Peony), placed at the centre of a 360-degree gunpowder painting, Transience II (Peony), both of which were created in Melbourne. Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV said: ‘Thirty-six years ago, in 1982, the National Gallery of Victoria presented the first international exhibition of China’s ancient Terracotta Warriors only several years after their discovery. History will be made again in 2019, when the Qin Emperor’s Terracotta Army will return to the NGV for the 2019 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition series – this time in a sophisticated dialogue with the work one of China’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Cai Guo-Qiang.’ Of the parallel presentation, Cai said: ‘They are two rivers of time separated by two millennia, each creating a course at their own individual speed across a series of shared galleries. The ancient and the contemporary – two surges of energy that crisscross, pull, interact and complement each other, generating a powerful tension and contrast, each attracting and resisting the other.’ Jeff Xu, Founder and Managing Director, Golden Age Group said:  ‘This exhibition will inspire Australian and international audiences to delve deeper into the many rich and diverse facets of China’s heritage. As Principal Partner, Golden Age is pleased to support such an ambitious world-exclusive showing in Victoria,  demonstrating our commitment to Melbourne as the cultural capital. We believe this exhibition will leave a lasting impression on this city for decades to come.’ This exhibition was organized by the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, in partnership with Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Relics Bureau, Shaanxi History Museum, Shaanxi Cultural Heritage Promotion Centre, and Emperor Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum of the People's Republic of China. The Melbourne Winter Masterpieces presentation of Terracotta Warriors: Guardians of Immortality and Cai Guo-Qiang: The Transient Landscape will be on display from 24 May 2019 – 13 October 2019 at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia. Tickets and information are available from the NGV website NGV.MELBOURNE. Member $24 | Adult $30 | Concession $25 | Child (5-15 years) $10 | Family (2 adults + 3 children) $65

Melbourne Winter Masterpieces: Terracotta Warriors | Cai Guo-Qiang 24 May 2019 – 13 October 2019 | NGV International | Admission fees apply

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Applications are now open for the 2019 Melbourne Art Trams, which will see eight Melbourne trams transformed by Victorian artists into dynamic public artworks as part of this year’s Melbourne International Arts Festival’s visual arts program. The seventh year of this hugely successful public art project invites artists to propose a work that responds to Melbourne as a truly welcoming and borderless city. Melbourne is one of the world’s truly connected and democratic cities. Nowhere is this seen more clearly than in two of our iconic entities: Melbourne’s much-loved trams and annual international arts festival that is open to all, welcoming to everyone, moving through all parts of our city, vibrant, creative and genuinely connecting. Melbourne Art Trams is a revival and re-imaging of the much-loved Transporting Art program, which ran from 1978 to 1993 and resulted in 36 painted trams being rolled out across the Melbourne network. In 2019, one of the eight trams will be a recreation of an original Transporting Art work by Lesley Drumbell. The 1986 work represents the power of the electricity that moves the tram and characterises the energy, creativity and optimism that infused all aspects of the 1980s in Melbourne. Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley said:“One of our most beloved public art programs, Melbourne Art Trams takes the work of Victorian artists to the streets for everyone to enjoy. If you’re an artist or community group with a creative idea to transform a tram, I encourage you to apply.”  Melbourne International Arts Festival Artistic Director, Jonathan Holloway said: “Melbourne is proud of the access, equality, diversity and freedoms that make a world city great. We are inviting artists to respond to Melbourne as a truly welcoming and borderless city, with work that is specific to our trams as a site for collective engagement throughout the city.” Melbourne Art Trams 2019 expressions of interest are now open for Victorian professional and emerging artists. One tram will be designated the Community Tram, and artists and community groups are invited to present a design which reflects their understanding of community. Artworks will be generated as digital images that are outputted onto adhesive vinyl and applied to the trams. The Melbourne Arts Trams project is a partnership between Melbourne International Arts Festival, Creative Victoria, Public Transport Victoria and Yarra Trams. Expressions of interest for Melbourne Art Trams 2019 close on 4 June 2019 at midday, with selected artists announced in July. For more information including Expression of Interest details visit:www.festival.melbourne/trams

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2019 MELBOURNE ART TRAMS

Image credit: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichier:Cate_Blanchett_(36243175915).jpg From entrepreneurs to filmmakers and artists, Australia has produced no shortage of people ready to step up and define how we look at modern Australian culture. These may not be the most widely known people outside of Australia but are those who, without a doubt, have a big influence in shaping the landscape of Australian culture. Let’s take a look at the five most influential people in Australian culture. 5. James Packer James Packer is without a doubt one of the most influential businessmen in Australia. Probably best known in wider public for his tumultuous relationship with Mariah Carrey, James Packer is a billionaire investor and owner of Crown Resorts. Parker is very much present as a significant figure in the Australian culture and entertainment scene. One of the biggest secrets behind Packer’s success was his ability to adapt to global gambling trends and introduce them to the Australian casino scene. In March of 2018, James Packer stepped down from Crown Resorts, a company which, under his leadership, grew to become one of the largest entertainment groups in Australia. Packer’s work has influenced many online gambling companies, including big online casinos from overseas. Bet365 Australia is a great example of how a reputable global casino and sportsbook brand completely altered its offer to appeal to an Australian audience. 4. Judith Neilson Judith Neilson is a famous art and property collector and owner of the well-known White Rabbit Gallery in Sydney, which showcases one of the world’s biggest collections of contemporary Chinese art. She is a former graphic designer and successful businesswoman known for her public activism. Judith Neilson’s name was headlining all major Australian newspapers at the end of 2018 when she decided to fund a $100 million Institute for journalism in Sydney. Known as a very generous philanthropist, Judith is a very influential person in Australian culture and one that certainly has a lot of input when it comes to shaping cultural trends in the country. 3. Warwick Thornton A versatile director, screenwriter and cinematographer, Warwick Thornton is known for being able to create unique and interesting stories based on Australian culture. As an indigenous Australian himself, Thornton is focused on created movies highlighted around indigenous stories. His first feature film, Samson and Delilah was an internationally recognized success and even garnered awards at reputable festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival. Warwick Thornton’s movies and tv-shows focused on presenting an insiders view on the significance of indigenous Australian culture has helped make him one of the most prominent film and tv directors in Australia. 2. Pat Anderson Pat Anderson is an Australian human rights advocate, well-known in international circles as a social justice advocate, primarily advocating for improved health, education and protection of native Aboriginal children. She is a chairperson of several institutes and organisations and a very vocal figure when it comes to human right policies in Australia. Pat Anderson has received numerous awards for her activism and is regarded as one of the most influential women in Australia. What puts Pat Anderson on our list of the most influential people in Australian culture is her constant and ongoing work and effort for preserving native Australian cultures and improving the living conditions of Indigenous Australians. 1. Cate Blanchett More than just a big Hollywood name, Cate Blanchett is a very influential public figure in Australian culture. Blanchett is a patron and ambassador of the Australian Film Institute, and also a very important figure for the Sydney Film Festival. As one of the biggest Australian movie stars of all time, Kate Blanchett has helped bring Hollywood ever so close to Australia. Blanchett is also an ambassador for the Australian Conservation Foundation and has been very active in her support for a carbon tax, sustainable energy, refugee issues and many other problems that concern Australian people. Cate Blanchett is a perfect example of how a big star can use her reputation and influence to give back to where she came from.

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TRIPPING AT A FESTIVAL

TRIPPING AT A FESTIVAL

Choose Your House to toast the final season of Game of Thrones AUSTRALIA (March 19, 2019) – The wait is over. As we patiently look forward to the highly-anticipated return of Game of Thrones this April, we can raise a glass to the Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection as it officially hits Australian shores this week. To celebrate the eighth and final season of the critically-acclaimed TV series, Game of Thrones, DIAGEO and HBO have released a limited-edition collection of Single Malt Scotch Whiskies. The collection features seven Scotch whiskies paired with six of the iconic Houses of Westeros, as well as the Night’s Watch, giving fans an authentic taste of the Seven Kingdoms. Watch the video of the collection HERE. Diageo’s unparalleled diverse range of distilleries in Scotland, much like in Westeros, each have their own unique characteristics and produce a distinctive whisky representative of its local terroir. These similarities were the inspiration behind the collection, drawing an authentic storyline between each House and single malt pairing. Whether you want to collect them all or represent your chosen House, be sure to pick up a bottle before they leave the realm. “We’re excited that the Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection will be hitting shelves in more countries around the world. We are always trying to find fun and interesting ways to introduce our Scotch portfolio and what better way than partnering with Game of Thrones, one of the most successful TV series ever created. We are thrilled to be celebrating the final season of the show by toasting with whiskies that authentically pay homage to some of the greatest characters and houses,” said Pedro Mendonca, Global Reserve Marketing & Malts Director. “Game of Thrones is one of the most popular TV shows around the globe, so we’re thrilled to be able to give fans in so many countries the chance to celebrate the final season with these fantastic whiskies. Whether they’re choosing allegiance to a House or collecting the whole range, there’s a wonderful diversity of the utmost quality thanks to Diageo’s unparalleled Scotch distilleries” said Jeff Peters, Vice President, Licensing & Retail at HBO. If you’re looking for inspiration on which whiskies to collect, there is no shortage of details behind each iconic pairing. For example, Game of Thrones House Targaryen – Cardhu Gold Reserve is fueled by the same fiery spirit of the fierce female leadership of Daenerys Targaryen, celebrating legendary women and their unwavering perseverance. The Cardhu Distillery was pioneered by Helen Cumming and her daughter-inlaw Elizabeth during the 1800s, a time when the whisky industry was almost entirely male-dominated. Meanwhile, royal lineage drives the iconic pairing for Game of Thrones House Baratheon – Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old. Similar to Robert Baratheon ruling the Seven Kingdoms upon the Iron Throne, Royal Lochnagar was deemed a whisky worthy of a royal family as it was granted a Royal Warrant after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert visited the distillery in 1848. Be sure to have one of the unparalleled Game of Thrones single malt whiskies on hand to toast to the final season. Collect all seven whiskies while supplies last and be sure to celebrate the final season responsibly. The Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection joins White Walker by Johnnie Walker, another limited-edition whisky in celebration of the hit TV series. White Walker by Johnnie Walker is inspired by the most enigmatic and feared characters on Game of Thrones - the White Walkers - and is available for $64.99 for 700ml (ABV 41.7%) while supplies last. Available to purchase from liquor stores nationwide from the end of March. For more information on The Game of Thrones Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection, visit www.malts.com and join the conversation using #GOTSingleMalts. Suggested Retail Price: • Game of Thrones House Stark – Dalwhinnie Winter’s Frost; RRP: $99.99 for 700ml; ABV 43% • Game of Thrones House Tully – Singleton of Glendullan Select; RRP: $99.99 for 700ml; ABV 40% • Game of Thrones House Targaryen – Cardhu Gold Reserve; RRP: $99.99 for 700ml; ABV 40% • Game of Thrones House Lannister – Lagavulin 9 Year Old; RRP: $129.99 for 700ml; ABV 46% • Game of Thrones The Night’s Watch – Oban Bay Reserve; RRP: $129.99 for 700ml; ABV 43% • Game of Thrones House Greyjoy – Talisker Select Reserve; RRP: $99.99 for 700ml; ABV 45.8% • Game of Thrones House Baratheon – Royal Lochnagar 12 Year Old; RRP: $129.99 for 700ml; ABV 40% • Game of Thrones White Walker by Johnnie Walker – RRP: $64.99 for 700ml; ABV 41.7%

LIMITED EDITION GAME OF THRONES®-INSPIRED SINGLE MALT WHISKY COLLECTIONHAS ARRIVED

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Mid90s (stylized as mid90s) is a 2018 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Jonah Hill, in his feature directorial debut. It stars Sunny Suljic, Lucas Hedges and Katherine Waterston, and follows a 13-year-old boy who begins spending time with a mostly older group of skateboarders while living in 1990s Los Angeles.

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ALEXANDER CALDER: RADICAL INVENTOR NGV International | 5 April 2019 – 4 August 2019 | Admission fees apply   Known as the man who made sculpture move, Alexander Calder (1898-1976) was one of the most influential and pioneering figures of modern art in the 20th century. Revered for his ingenuity, inventiveness and innovation, Calder will be celebrated in his first retrospective at an Australian public institution, featuring works never-before-seen in Australia, including an impressive display of Calder’s most iconic forms: suspended mobiles.   Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor, presented at NGV International from 5 April to 4 August 2019, will feature nearly 100 works spanning the artist’s oeuvre, ranging from early childhood sculptures to avant-garde innovations to large-scale objects from the last chapter of his career in the 1970s. Organised in collaboration with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Canada, the exhibition brings together sculpture, drawing, painting, jewellery and other media from North American art museums and private collections, including generous loans from the Calder Foundation, New York.   Central to the exhibition will be an immersive canopy display of Calder’s hanging mobiles, demonstrating his radical and pioneering approach that changed the course of modern art. The display includes Jacaranda, 1949, a striking cascading mobile made in a heavy gauge of wire and steel, as well as Black Mobile with Hole, 1954, a masterpiece in how to occupy, but not fill, space: strategic voids cut in biomorphic forms provide the necessary weight and counterweight to create a moving sculpture of exceptional grace. Visitors will experience Calder’s works by engaging with them in an immersive environment, appreciating sculptures that are only partially understood when represented through photographs or film.   ‘This exhibition will invite Australian audiences to immerse themselves in the evolution of Calder’s artistic career and gain a deeper and richer understanding of his inventiveness. Alexander Calder’s masterful manipulation of wire and innovative use of sculptural movement and balance has undoubtedly cemented him as a radical 20th century artist,’ said Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV.   Exhibition visitors will witness Calder’s ingenuity with wire and metal through his early wire sculptures that demonstrate his first major ‘invention’. In addition to wire portraits of contemporaries including fellow American artist John Graham, on view are complex works introducing the theme of the circus, such as The Brass Family, 1929, a wire sculpture of balancing circus performers, and film documentation ofCirque Calder, 1926–31, one of the earliest examples of performance art.   Calder, an American in 1920s Paris, was immersed in cosmopolitan artistic avant-garde circles. A visit to Piet Mondrian’s studio changed the nature of Calder’s practice, triggering his interest in pursuing abstraction. His works increasingly began to include kinetic elements, some using motors (such as Half-circle, Quarter-circle and Sphere, 1932), while others relied on air currents, balance and tension to move. These were coined mobile by Marcel Duchamp in 1931, which in French suggests both movement and also a ‘motive’. ‘Mobile’ soon entered common usage to describe suspended sculptures, appearing in Webster’s New International Dictionary in 1954.   Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor will present many incarnations of Calder’s signature sculptures, including: ‘standing mobiles’ (mobile elements suspended from a base), ‘gongs’ (mobiles with elements that produce sound when by chance they collide); ‘Constellations’ (carved pieces of wood connected by a network of wires); and ‘stabiles’ (grounded sculptures made from bolted sheet metal).   The exhibition will also feature maquettes and large-scale sculptures that represent Calder’s endeavours on a grand scale. A working maquette of Montreal’s civic emblem Trois disques (more commonly known as ‘Man’) is on show; its unpainted stainless-steel surface inscribed with measurements infers the highly complex combination of engineering, construction and aesthetics that underpin his monumental works.   Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor will be accompanied by a dedicated workshop space for budding artists, Alexander Calder: Workshop for Kids, featuring hands-on and multimedia creative activities inspired by Calder’s works. Drawing from Calder’s interest in creating three-dimensional work, kids and families will be able to construct their own animal creatures using unique paper pop-outs and in a specially designed digital activity, build their own virtual large-scale public art work and place the sculpture in bespoke urban environments. Alexander Calder: Radical Inventor and Alexander Calder: Workshop for Kids will be on display at NGV International Melbourne from 5 April 2019 – 4 August 2019. Further information is available from NGV.MELBOURNE.   ALEXANDER S. C. ROWER IN CONVERSATION Thursday 4 April, 6.30pm – 7.30pm Alexander S. C. Rower, President, Calder Foundation and grandson of the artist, speaks in conversation with Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV about the artist’s work. Further information is available fromNGV.MELBOURNE.

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For stylish airs, no one came close to Christian Hosoi. At his peak in the mid-80s he was the "rock star" of skating, pulling down money that rivaled Tony Hawk's paycheck. Innovating crazy vertical maneuvers like the "Christ Air," Christian knew how to stoke an audience. Then it all came crashing down when Hosoi plowed into self-destruction, getting hooked on crystal meth and hitting rock bottom with a prison sentence for drug smuggling. Completely annihilated, Christian turned to the Bible for answers and found new strength. With lots of action footage and a slammin' soundtrack, this gritty, inspiring film goes deep inside the world of skateboarding as seen through the incredible highs and lows of this legend's life, revealed through never-before-released home movies and interviews with Christian's family and friends including top skaters Jason Lee, Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Mark Ragowski and many more!

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Where are you currently based and what is the music / art scene like there? •Currently in SYDNEY, Australia. Not really sure about any scene here although I’m sure there is one at least, if not many. I’m sure they are full of “too cool for school”cliques with top end shit talkers, social climbing parasites and of course the ever so common enthusiastic haters, backstabbers, imitators and wannabes. I really just kind of keep to my studio and to myself, well actually that’s not entirely true , I do go to art openings occasionally and a few public gallery functions here and there I suppose. The scene feels quite quiet and a bit too grown-up and drab actually. I find myself in bathrooms of dirty dive bars either writing my number on the walls or calling numbers left by other weirdos just to see if they have the courage to answer. How did you first get into art? •My grandmother used to give me butchers paper when I would stay at her place on the weekends. She told me to draw everything I saw. She herself painted many paintings over her lifetime and I recall her keeping an active studio in the back room of her hot box of a house for as long as I knew her. She didn’t call them paintings though, she called them practice boards. Whenever I would visit her we would go straight to the studio and she would talk to me about what was going on in all the pieces she was working on. She died at the age of 91 having never sold a painting. A true lover of painting my grandmother was. My favourite painting to this day is a portrait of Will Smith which she painted at the age of 84 not knowing who he was. I asked her why she had painted the “fresh prince of Belair” and she replied; “that he was an attractive young man”. She’d simply seen him in a magazine one day and cut him out and knew she just had to paint him. Her name was Josephine ‘Steele’ Lister and she was an orphan born in 1919 on Christmas Day. What have you been working on recently? •I’ve just completed a body of work where by I have altered a number of old masters’ classic paintings. Works like the “sunflowers”by Van Gogh and “weeping woman” by Pablo Picasso. Some of the other artists i have remixed include Lucien Freud, Henri Matisse, Salvador Dali, Rembrandt, Lichtenstein and Degas. Upon finalising these works I began work immediately on a new series of two headed superhero’s which I am calling my “breakup” paintings. What inspires or influences your art and how has your inspiration and influences changed over time? •I am inspired by color and form as blunt and boring as that may sound. Constantly realising my work influenced by several combinations of philosophy and culture, people and history, music and technology and a large portion of disaster between. A great statement by a great painter once said, and I quote; “inspiration is for beginners, the rest of us just get to work” - Chuck Close. Id like to think that I actually just get to work most of the time. Until I find myself answering ridiculous questions like this and just have to shake my head and wonder who even bothered writing to ask such trite predictable fluff. You are originally from Brisbane, Australia. What was it like growing up in Brisbane and did Brisbane influence you and your art? •Brisbane was and still is a bit of a punish for me personally. I don’t really want to go into the details but let’s just say I’m glad I don’t live there now. I may completely change my mind one day and realise I was the problem all along but for now I’m happy to leave it where it is. Who's art are you really digging at the moment? •My own work to be honest. I really dig being in the studio. Iv always been about the work and more importantly -making it. I don’t think that ever changes. I need to be enthralled and excited about my own practice and the new developments and directions I activate. There is a world of great art that I love and get great joy from visiting on my travels and through books and the internet of course. I feel that if I was digging anybody else’s art more than my own I would’nt be doing a very good job at challenging myself. Having said that I am constantly seeing great work which makes me smile and at the end of the day I feel that if an artwork is truely great my first reaction is to smile when viewing it for the first time. I only hope my work can create a responses like these in others as much as they can do to me. What do you aim to achieve with your art? •Just that I guess - a feeling of happiness and or joy. Naturally to encourage others to seek out their own means to enjoy being creative. And of course- to echo in eternity as I stand upon the shoulders of so many so much greater and grandeur than myself. The streets play a major part of the medium where you create your art, how did you first get into street art and why do you like to use this medium to create and display your art? •I began working in the public in 1999 and have maintained a steady uncommissioned urban practice since. I like the immediacy. I like the secrecy. I like the exposure. I like being stealth. I like pretending to be drunk and/or on my phone. I like to have a plan. I like the activation of public spaces. I am a believer in the freedom of visual speech. I believe in freedom. What music are you listening to at the moment? •Mostly classical radio. Some Pusha-T. A bit of techno and the rest just rubbish. What do you like to do away from art? •Going through trash on the sidewalk. Antique stores. Shopping for flowers. I like to skateboard with my son. Eat nice food. Take walks in the gardens. Go on dates. Get dressed up. Read. Spend hours in second-hand book stores. Same as everybody I suppose. How do you know when a piece that you are working on is finished? •When something is done it feels done. Sometimes I can take it too far or occasionally in hindsight I will realise I could’ve done more. It is kind of the same thing with eating; you know when you have eaten too much right? In the same way (when you are still hungry after dinner) you realise you should’ve eaten more when you had the chance so you do the next time you get the opportunity to and so on and so forth. Painting is much the same. As we grow older and more a tune to things like eating or painting for that matter we develop a keen sense for fullness. If you could live anywhere and during any period of human existence where and when would it be and why? •Simple. I would choose now and here. I wouldn’t change a single thing. Everything is as it is for a reason. My only wish is that my children live happy, peaceful and fulfilling lives. Any secrets that you care to share? •Only that there are no secrets to anything in life when one can truely listen to the nature of goodness. To hear the great teachings of those that have gone before us would be true peace. If someday I could somehow calmly lead others with love toward goodness I’d share that secret. Too bad I’m actually more like some asshole snaking spots and calling people all sorts of fucked up in this big ass traffic jam of life for all that “do the Tao now” just yet. What do you think makes good art? •Questions like that. Or maybe answers like these. Not sure exactly. Probably a bit of this and a bit of that and whole bunch of hard fucking work I presume. Please describe your creative process, from how you arrive at an initial idea to the finished piece: •It is always a little different. When I think I have the pattern sorted I realise that it’s all a sham and I find myself back at the drawing board. So short answer: I draw, then think, write some notes, then think some more, prepare my surfaces then go for it. Sometimes the preparation is enough, sometimes it is far too much. Somewhere in between giving too much or too little of a shit I find myself facing my fears and that is where I am at my best and when I shine brightest. The product of this is what I find myself calling my artworks’ complete. And thus the whole process of working my way around a planet sized apple begins once more. Art and drugs can a lot of the time go hand in hand, do you think that by being under the influence of certain drugs that one can create great art? •I don’t think it matters whether someone is on drugs or not when they are making art. When it comes down to it at the end of the day, if someone has not applied themselves to their practice and devoted a countless amount of hours to their craft, whether that be making art or making cupcakes for that matter; if you can’t make cupcakes you definitely can’t call yourself a baker and you’re pretty much up shit creek. What drives you to create and what about the process do you most enjoy? •Seeing something new with fresh eyes. My mother’s reactions to when I try to shock her. And drugs of course. What would you be doing if you weren't an artist? •Either a pianist, an astronaut, a poet or a dead shit bored as fuck nodding off at the train station drug addict. Any words of wisdom? •Have children early. Do what you love. Favourite food and place to hangout? •Grapes/ lasagne. City centres with a skateboard worldwide. Please include links to socials and website. Website - www.AnthonyLISTER.com Instagram - @AnthonyLISTER Danger- www.LISTERdangerzone.com Google - Anthony LISTER

Anthony Lister

What is your name? I'm Easty. Where are you currently based and what is the art/music scene like there? I'm currently in Sydney, which sometimes can feel a bit like living under a stickler's thumb in terms of the regulations around live music and lock out laws, but there's still a pretty cool concentration of alternative and garage musicians coming out of the inner west, and a few surf-influenced musicians from up in the northern beaches. There's heaps of cool art, it's just everywhere. We love your art! How did you first get into art and what has kept your producing pieces? Thanks. I've been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember. What I've drawn has changed a lot, but I've always been driven to create. A lot of the satisfaction behind what I do and what keeps me working is actually the response I get from people. It's cool to hear the different interpretations of my work - you kind of never really know what people are going to say and I like it the most when I get a response that surprises me, or when someone sees an angle that I wouldn't necessarily have thought of. What have you been working on recently? I've actually been working on an album cover for a musician's release in June. It's one of my first collaborative projects in a while and I'm really enjoying the back and forth between ideas. What materials/product/equipment do you use to produce your art? For my surfboard art, I use Posca and Liquitex Markers, but if I'm just doing smaller pieces on paper it's usually watercolour paint or pens. Who or what influences/inspires your art? It's kind of a mix actually. Obviously my art is influenced by surf and youth culture, but a lot of the visuals come from dreams. A lot of the time there'll be like a visual or a saying that keeps repeating itself in my head for days until it suddenly clicks that it'd make a good drawing. Other time it's the hilarious shit that my friends say that would make a good visual story. Who are your favourite artists, past and current? I'm pretty obsessed with Ines J (@a.creature on Instagram) and Lucas Grogan. It's a complete flip, but I've also always been really inspired by a lot of the old dutch masters. Their handle on light, shadow and form has always blown me away. What do you like to do away from your art? There is never a whole lot of time when I'm not painting, but best bet is in the water or with my friends. What to you makes a good piece of art? Personally, for art to appeal to me it has to exert some kind of reaction. Whether it's a reaction from the skill level, the subject, or something very personal, it's gotta create a "ugh wow" moment. But something that does that to me most likely won't do that to someone else - art is so subjective. Who are you listening to at the moment? I've been listening to a bit of Dope Lemon and Marlon Williams. Any secrets that you care to share? Nah you cheeky bastard. What's planned for 2019? Not totally sure yet! Definitely going to be a full year of creating and coming up with new ideas. I'm going to be releasing a new range of prints available to buy in the coming months, but it's still in the works. Where can we purchase your art? You can find my art in my online store at www.eastybeasty.com Favourite food and place to hangout? I can't decide - I've got two. In Sydney, I love the North Bondi RSL just because of how chilled out it is, but I also love the Lord Gladstone in Chippendale - the guys there are absolute legends and they get really creative with their menu. Links to socials: www.eastybeasty.com @whoiseasty

Easty Beasty The Artist

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What is your name and role within Diageo? Nicholas Edwards, Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador, Victoria How did you first get involved in whisky? I have been in the hospitality industry for over 15 years, and a huge whisky fiend for probably the last 10.  It really started with a trip to Scotland, the home of Scotch Whisky, in particular to the Lagavulin Distillery on Islay where I was lucky enough to see the whole process, from raw materials to finished bottle. What do find most appealing about whisky and the world of whisky? I think it is the nuance and subtlety of whisky that I enjoy most.  To a non-whisky drinker, the flavour of whisky can seem a little daunting and difficult to understand, but with only a little guidance and experience, there is a real treasure trove of flavour to realise.  There is a variety of gems in this year’s Special Release collection, the Diageo’s annual release of rare and special whiskies from Diageo, that display all that I love about whisky. From the spice and smoke of an Island Malt such as Talisker 8 year old, to the delicate sweetness of a Highland Whisky such as The Singleton Glen Ord 14 year old there is so much to discover and explore.  Whether it is the Scottish region of origin, the type of raw material, the production process or the maturation, every whisky is different, unique and ready to give up its secrets if you know what to look for. Where is Diageo located? Based in the UK, Diageo is a global leader in alcoholic beverages, producing over 200 brands, old and new, large and small, with brands being sold in over 180 countries. Diageo owns distilleries all around the world and has the largest footprint in the Scotch Industry with 28 different distilleries, and millions of litres of aging whisky to draw on.  With powerhouse Distilleries such as Talisker, Lagavulin and Dalwhinnie you could say that the beating heart of Diageo lies in Scotland. How did Diageo start? Diageo, a relatively young company, was formed in 1997, but the building blocks are far older.  Our first whisky brand, Haig Club was recorded in 1627, and Johnnie Walker opened his famous grocery in 1820.  Many of the Scotch Distilleries that Diageo now operates were established hundreds of years ago and have been producing whisky in the same style ever since.  For example, Oban Distillery opened in 1794 and predates the town that grew around it. It is therefore one of Scotland’s smallest distilleries, so small that there is no room to grow.  The Oban 21 year old release from this year’s Special Release Collection is exceptionally rare with the additional aging from this little gem of a distillery. Every bottle tells a story in the collection, with many holding a piece of Scotch Whisky history. What is the focus / mission for Diageo? Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer product companies in the world. We are a business built and sustained through innovation and experimenting with flavours and new ideas is important.  A great example of this is the Cladach Blended Malt Whisky, released as part of year’s Special Releases collection. This is a first of its kind, and once only release of a master blend of all six distinguished coastal single malt distilleries in Diageo’s portfolio: Caol Ila, Clynelish, Lagavulin, Oban, Inchgower and Talisker. We're proud to have people like master craftsman Keith Law, who with 30 years’ experience, made the intricate cask selection for this year’s coast-defining Cladach blend, the swan-song of a working life in whisky.  You’re going to see much more exciting Whisky releases like this from Diageo! What sets Diageo apart from the rest? With over 28 active distilleries and access to numerous closed ones, Diageo truly has a depth of flavour options. The flavours and releases from the Diageo Scotch whisky portfolio vary incredibly from across the length and breadth of Scotland and an impressive array of aging stocks, this is what makes the Diageo Special Release Collection so special.  From the award- winning well-known single malts, such as Talisker, The Singleton or Lagavulin to the lesser known but unique and rare distillery releases such as Inchgower and Pittyvaich, the Collection’s release is highly anticipated from Scotch Whisky fans for a good reason! The Knight Frank's Luxury Investment Index has recently revealed that rare whisky is now the most lucrative investment in the luxury asset space.  Rare whisky has reached a staggering return on investment of nearly 600 percent, it 2018 rare whisky saw a 40 percent jump in value.  Why is it that rare whisky appreciates so greatly in value? One of the key things to remember when thinking about whisky as an investment is the supply of a bottling will diminish over time, as those who own it opt to drink it rather than keeping it locked away - a perfect recipe for sustained price appreciation.  Therefore limited releases of already rare bottlings are a great investment, in particular from closed or ‘ghost’ distilleries such as the Pittyvaich 28 year old in this year’s Special Release Collection.  Annual and batch releases, similar to vintages are also a great investment as they appeal to collectors. We certainly see this is true of the annual Special Releases range such as the Lagavulin 12 year old cask strength bottling, and the Caol Ila 15 year old in the highland style – a unique expression for this normally peated Islay whisky.      Has rare whisky always been such a high performer in the luxury asset space? The best whiskies such as releases from ghost distillery, Port Ellen, have always had incredible value, but never more so than today.  We are faced with a situation of both increasing scarcity and increased demand. There has always been a demand for particular popular distilleries, in a certain style - an example of this was the recent release of Talisker 40 year old finished in Bodega casks.  But we’re seeing a lot more exploration of lesser known craft distilleries such as Inchgower. The 27year old cask strength release has been very popular with Whisky fans globally. Diageo just released ten impeccable, meticulously crafted, limited-edition Scotch Whiskies in strictly limited quantities.  The collection has been curated by a masterful blending team ensuring that each bottle reflects the stories of the people, places and craftsmanship that make these whiskies so special.  In regard to investing, which are you top 3 picks among the collection and why?   Firstly, I would have to choose the Carsebridge 48-year-old, a single grain cask strength whisky from a ghost distillery. As one of only 1000 bottles globally, this whisky incredibly old and rare, but it is it’s unique and sophisticated flavour profile that will continue to drive excitement.   Second, I would choose the Caol Ila 35-year-old.  Not only is the oldest ever release from this uniquely elegant Islay distillery, as one of only 3,300 bottles, the rarity of this product is already very high.   Finally, the Pittyvaich 28-year-old will prove to be an excellent investment.  This 28-year-old whisky is actually older than the duration for which the distillery was in operation!  During its 18-year life, Pittyvaich produced a relatively small amount of prized single malt, which has become incredibly rare, and when it is releases, it doesn’t last long. What boxes need ticking when looking for the greatest return on investment? There are many different things to look for, but the main ones are rarity, how much of the product is available and how easy is it to get.  And demand, is this a unique release from a well-known distillery that will capture potential buyers interest? You really can’t go wrong with any of the bottlings from the annual Diageo Special Releases Collection, all whiskies in the collection are impeccably crafted, cask strength whiskies that are unique, rare and often very old from ghost distilleries, lesser known distilleries or well-known distinguished distilleries. Do the less expensive rare whiskies appreciate at the same rate as the more expensive? Absolutely!  During the ‘90s there was a growing demand for distinctive, unrepeatable cask strength bottlings the first Diageo Special Releases Collection was released 2001 to meet this demand. A mere 100 bottles of Talisker 28-year-old at 43.3% - priced at £495 – sold-out instantly. A 22-year-old Port Ellen and a 25-year-old Talisker soon followed that same year and sold out as quickly too. That first special release of Port Ellen – a 22-year-old was sold for £110 and today, were you to look at the website The Whisky Exchange, you can pick it up for £4500.   And the rest as they say is history If I was to purchase rare whisky as an investment, how long should I hold onto a bottle before deciding to sell? As long as you can go without drinking it!  Unlike wine, whisky flavour doesn’t change once it’s bottled so you should hold one to it until you are comfortable with the appreciation.    Where would I then be able to sell the whisky? International auctions are the easiest, but then there are some amazing Australian Whisky shops and bars that have a great range of rare whiskies.  You never know if they might be interested in purchasing but walking out without another to add to your collection may be difficult! What is the best way to store a rare whisky? The best way to store whisky is in a dark, humidity-controlled environment.  And store the whisky upright so that the cork doesn’t damage. In what direction do you see the future of whisky, in Australia and the rest of the world? The answer to both is up.  Australian’s are becoming more and more familiar and intrigued by whisky, and the category has never been more vibrant in Australia.  For the first time we have many bottlings produced for Scotland only reaching our shores, and there has never been more amazing whisky retailers and bars to discover them in!  The Australian whisky industry is still incredibly young but is already causing waves around the whisky world. Many new producers are finding flavour in new and exciting ways, and the direct effect is that well-established producers, like Scotland, are evolving and innovating as well.  A great example of this is the unique five casking process used in The Singleton Glen Ord 14 year old. It’s a great indication that there is a whole new world of delicious things for consumers to enjoy, and maybe even invest in for the future. What does Diageo have planned for 2019? All sorts of incredible new releases!  From this year’s collection of the Diageo Special Releases, ten of the finest cask strength, impeccably crafted whiskies.  Available in whisky specialists from April. And there is the scotch whisky collaboration with HBO, Game of Thrones where we will see famous Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distilleries, such as Cardhu, matched to the Houses of Westeros.  The perfect companion to the upcoming series release in April! This is just a sample of the amazing things in store this year! Favourite food and whisky of all time? If we’re talking about food and whisky pairing, then hands down, it’s oysters and Talisker Single Malt, from the Isle of Skye.  Try it with the latest limited-edition Special Release, Talisker 8 year old for something really special. Both so bright, fresh and intrinsically connected to the ocean.  An absolute winner. https://www.diageo.com/

Diageo Rare Whiskies

Dune Rats - 'Scott Green' (live at Splendour In The Grass)

Dune Rats – ‘Scott Green’ (live at Splendour In The Grass)

SKEGSS - PARADISE off our album "MY OWN MESS" Film and Animation by Nick Chalmers @nicholaschalmers

SKEGSS – L.S.D 2014 & PARADISE from their debut album “MY OWN MESS” Film and Animation by Nick Chalmers @nicholaschalmers

A drugged up dinner ends in a mess

A drugged up dinner ends in a mess..

Ramon Zuliani The Living Room

Ramon Zuliani’s new project ‘The Living Room’

God (also stylised as GOD) were an Australian punk rock band formed in 1986 by Sean Greenway on guitar and vocals; Tim Hemensley on bass guitar, drums and vocals; Joel Silbersher on guitar and vocals; and Matthew Whittle on bass guitar, drums and vocals. All four were 15-16 at the time. Their signature song, "My Pal", was released as their debut single in January 1988. Their sole studio album, For Lovers Only, appeared in December 1989 after the group disbanded. Sean Greenway died of a heroin overdose on 21 January 2001, aged 30. Tim Hemensley also died of a heroin overdose, on 21 July 2003, aged 31. Whittle curated their 2× CD compilation album, GOD, in February 2010. History God were formed in Melbourne in 1986 as a punk rock quartet by Sean Greenway (p.k.a. Sean Scorpion) on guitar and vocals; Tim Hemensley (p.k.a. Meatcleaver Boy) on bass guitar, drums and vocals; Joel Silbersher (p.k.a. Joel Rock'n'Roll) on guitar and vocals; and Matthew Whittle (p.k.a. Matty Mustang) on bass guitar, drums and vocals.[1] All four were 15-16 at the time.[1][2] Hemensley had been a member of Royal Flush (with Roman Tucker, later of Rocket Science), Greenway and Whittle were members of Foot and Mouth, and Silbersher was a DJ on community radio, 3RRR.[1][2] Bruce Milne of Au Go Go Records, who also ran a shop front to sell recordings, met the group's members.[1] He signed them to his label, which issued their debut 7" single, "My Pal", in January 1988.[1][3] It was written by Silbersher,[4] and received favourable reviews, which sold in the thousands to become, "an enduring Australian underground classic."[5] Australian musicologist, Ian McFarlane, observed, "[they] had an alternative #1 hit on their hands before they were even old enough to get beer riders at their gigs! 'My Pal' was the third biggest selling alternative single for 1988."[1] Andrew Stafford, writer of Pig City: from the Saints to Savage Garden, listed "My Pal" at No. 24 of his "Australian Songbook" in December 2011.[6] He described how, "Silbersher had this song's circular five-note riff in his head for years before one day, in the shower, the lyric came in a rush: 'You’re my only friend / You don't even like me!' Recorded when most of the band were 17 (the video above captures Silbersher with braces still on his teeth)."[6] Stafford felt, "it was such a towering feat that, unfortunately, it overshadowed everything else they ever did."[6] Cover versions were recorded by several artists: Magic Dirt (1997),[1] Violent Soho, Peabody, Bored!, A Death in the Family,[4] the Hollowmen, and Bum (from Canada). Andrew Mueller of The Guardian declared, "[it] started out as an obscure 7" single and ended up revered as a garage band classic, the Aussie equivalent of 'Wild Thing'."[7] God released an eight-track extended play, Rock Is Hell, in December 1988, it appeared in four different cover designs, one by each band member,[1] due to the members' inability to agree on a cover. McFarlane felt, "[it] suffered from slop-bucket production values, but was another statement in God's quest for the ultimate so-bad-its-good trash ethic."[1] Rock Is Hell was variously praised and panned by critics,[who?] but still sold respectably.[citation needed] Their full-length studio album, For Lovers Only, appeared in December 1989, via Au Go Go Records which, "boasted stronger production and songs."[1] Although God had disbanded by that time,[1] it was released on vinyl by three European labels.[who?][citation needed] The band's last gig was at the Central Club on 30 July 1989. Au Go Go later released, For Lovers Only, on CD with "My Pal" and most of Rock Is Hell, as bonus tracks.[citation needed] Greenway founded the Freeloaders with members of the Philisteins before releasing an album with the Yes-Men, which included former members of the Meanies, Guttersnipes and the Proton Energy Pills.[1] Hemensley joined fellow punk rockers, Bored!, in late 1989 on bass guitar and vocals, alongside Justin Munday on drums, John Nolan on guitar and Dave Thomas on guitar and vocals.[1][8] McFarlane felt he "added much to the band's charisma and sense of arrogance."[8] Hemensley and Nolan formed Powder Monkeys in Melbourne in 1991.[1] Silbersher formed Hoss and then Tendrils, he released solo albums, and worked with Tex Perkins.[2] Sean Greenway (born 4 December 1970) died of a heroin overdose on 21 January 2001, aged 30.[9] Tim Hemensley died of a heroin overdose in 2003.[10][11] "My Pal" appeared on the Underbelly soundtrack for the TV series of the same name. It was used on the Australian TV film, Underground – The Julian Assange Story.[2] God's self-titled double CD reissue was released on Afterburn Records in February 2010.[2][12] BMA Magazine's correspondent described the group, "[they] sounded like a ten train smash-up in Tin Railroad Town. They were trying to encapsulate stadium rock and their ‘monster riffs’ often sounded like a playgroup had broken into the bottle recycling bin combined with that siren song of crap amps buzzing and wheezing you sometimes hear just before they blow up."[13]

Classic Interview With Aussie Punk Grunge Rock God’s God!!

Tom Delonge executive produced UFO series 'Unidentified: Inside America’s UFO Investigation' set to hit the History channel

Tom Delonge executive produced UFO series ‘Unidentified: Inside America’s UFO Investigation’ set to hit the History channel

2005 Doped Youth (Full Length Surf Film)

Doped Youth (Full Length Film) 2005 – Ozzie Wright And Friends! Yeww

Duane Peters US Bombs Master Of Disaster

Duane Peters ‘Master Of Disaster’ – Pro Skater, Singer/Songwriter for Californian Punk Band US Bombs Interveiw 27 July 2018 & Documentary

Members of Black Power, a notorious New Zealand street and motorcycle gang, whose members are involved in organised crime, performed a haka (Maori war dance) near Deans Avenue Mosque on Sunday to honour the victims of Friday's terror attacks.

New Zealand’s Black Power perform emotional haka in tribute to NZ Mosque terror shooting victims

Jake Phelps hill bomb stack 2017. Jake Phelps, skateboarding legend and editor of Thrasher has died. ... “Jake Phelps was 100% skateboarder, but that label sells him way too short, because beyond his enormous influence in our world, he was truly an individual beyond this world,” Vitello wrote. Phelps cause of death is yet to be confirmed.

Jake Phelps The True Thrasher. Thrasher magazine editor, skateboarding icon, dead aged 56 – cause of death still unknown – RIP In Peace Jake Phelps!

Sosefina Fuamoli @ Beehive PR

The Partae chats to Melbourne Music Publicist, Journo and radio all rounder Sose Fuamoli of Beehive PR

Featuring a rare suite of Gabrielle Chanel’s little black dresses, the deftly draped haute couture gowns of Madame Grès and Yves Saint Laurent’s ground-breaking women’s tuxedo Le Smoking, suit from 1967, The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift showcases more than 150 garments from Parisien haute couture and international fashion houses that have been generously gifted to the NGV by leading philanthropist Krystyna Campbell-Pretty. From a rendition of Alexander McQueen’s iconoclastic tartan gown famously worn by Sarah Jessica Parker to New York’s Met Gala in 2006, to a dress from Dior’s debut 1947 spring–summer collection, the exhibition traces key moments in fashion history and illuminates some of the most ground-breaking designs from the nineteenth century to today – most of which have never before been exhibited in Australia. The works have been generously purchased by Krystyna Campbell-Pretty for the NGV Collection in memory of her late husband, Harold Campbell-Pretty. Since 2015, Krystyna has gifted more than 250 garments, working closely with the NGV to strengthen its holdings in key areas. Offering visitors a fascinating insight into the minds of history’s greatest fashion designers, the exhibition also includes original sketches and workbooks by designers including Jeanne Lanvin and Madame Grès, embroidered samples from Lesage, fashion photography from Paris fashion houses such as Givenchy, and rare early fashion magazines, including Vogue, Les modes and Gazette du bon ton. These materials form the basis of a new specialist fashion research library created for the NGV: the Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Research Collection. Tony Ellwood AM, Director, NGV said, ‘Krystyna Campbell-Pretty’s support of the Fashion and Textiles Collection is unprecedented for the department and continues to acquire major acquisitions for the collection, including both iconic works and garments by previously unrepresented designers. We are proud to present a selection of collection highlights through this exhibition and, with them, an arresting view of the world’s best fashion and haute couture.’ Krystyna Campbell-Pretty said, ‘Fashion can be simultaneously artistic, pragmatic, and a crucial physical record of complex construction skills and techniques that are all but gone. For me, fashion is also visual and social history, reflecting the role, perception and lives of women in society. ‘I am passionate about building the NGV Fashion and Textiles Collection, as well as broadening my philanthropic efforts in a variety of other cultural and educational programs, especially those directed to children. I hope audiences enjoy this collection, which now belongs to all Victorians and to all Australians,’ said Campbell-Pretty. The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift will be on display from 1 March – 14 July 2019 at NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia. Entry is FREE. ABOUT NGV FASHION AND TEXTILES COLLECTION The National Gallery of Victoria holds nearly 9000 works by international and Australian designers, making the NGV’s Fashion and Textiles Collection one of the most important outside of Europe and North America. PROGRAMS AND TALKS Paris Couture from the Belle Epoque to Jazz Age Sat 2 and Sun 3 Mar, 11am Discover the early years of haute couture fashion through the glamorous and glittering floor length belle epoque silhouettes and the bedazzled dresses of the 1920s. Speaker Paola Di Trocchio, Curator, Fashion and Textiles, NGV Cost Free; Venue Exhibition space Ladies First – Chanel, Grès and Vionnet Sat 2 and Sun 3 Mar, 11.30am How did couturieres Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel, Madame Grès and Madeleine Vionnet introduce a language of modernity into fashion in the early decades of the twentieth century through pioneering innovations in design and construction? Speaker Danielle Whitfield, Curator, Fashion and Textiles, NGV Cost Free; Venue Exhibition space International Women’s Day Designing the Modern Woman: Couturières of the Early 20th Century Fri 8 Mar, 7.30–9.30am At the turn of the 20th century, French couturières Jeanne Paquin, Jeanne Lanvin and Madeleine Vionnet redefined fashion for the modern woman. To celebrate International Women’s Day, April Calahan, Special Collections Curator at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and co-creator/host of the podcast Dressed: The History of Fashion, explores their legacy. Includes a standing breakfast from 7.30am and an opportunity to view The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift from 9.30am. Speaker April Calahan Cost $28 M / $35 A / $32 C, includes breakfast; Venue Garden Restaurant

The Krystyna Campbell-Pretty Fashion Gift: NGV opens Victoria’s own walk-in wardrobe of Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and more 1 March – 14 July 2019 | NGV International | FREE entry

Escher X nendo | Between Two Worlds

Escher X nendo | Between Two Worlds – 2 December 2018 – 7 April 2019 | NGV International 

Following on from the huge success of their first run of t-shirts, which sold out in 6 hours, Melé teams up with UN:IK once again

Remedy State presents ARETÉ: Wellness & performance retreat in Ibiza May 20-22 2019

Australian Independent College of the Arts expands and officially launches brand new state of the art Wellington Street campus in Collingwood

Take a psychedelic mindtrip into the world of Luis Colindres!

Lucille Croft

Oliver Heldens taps Moguai, Tommie Sunshine, Zonderling and more for HELDEEP AT ADE

Abandoned Mental Asylums – Is there Anything More Alluring / Creepy?

Australia’s Orlando Marzo crowned world’s best bartender

Tatboyslim – Handpoked Tattoo Artist

Jordan Debney – Artist

The Partae & Bullshit

THE PARTAE & BULLSHIT Tee Now On The Marketplace!

Kewl

KEWL Studios launch monumental Australian music documentary ‘NOW SOUND : Melbourne’s Listening’ at MIFF 2018

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I Heard They Eat Cigarettes

I HEARD THEY EAT CIGARETTES.

Jarrad Lee Jackson – World Wild

Yenifer Canelón – Salti Hearts

Justin Erougian – Airwolf Paradise

Tim Gonzo Ryan – Unplanned America

Yasmin Suteja

TERRY OWENS

Reno Pratma

Reno Pratama

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