Melbourne Now Reboot:A Token Bundle Show @Chadstone by the Yarra There is that saying: never have a first-rate row over a second-rate exhibition, but with the second iteration of the NGV’s Melbourne Now, it’s difficult not to. A bundle of local talent exhibited within a parochial framework, Melbourne Now is devoid of clear curatorial vision. Victim of its own hyper-inflated […]
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July
06
A Weekend in Sydney: Class and Culture Wars
posted by Natalie Thomas
‘Economics are the method but the object is to change the heart and soul.’ Margaret Thatcher Everyone loves a weekend in Sydney. It’s always good. Not as good as it used to be, but hey, it’s not Sydney’s fault it’s been transitioned into a nanny state. Getting a drink after 1.30am is now […]
May
20
Art Words: Melbourne Art Book Fair
posted by Natalie Thomas
Maxine told me on New Year’s Day that I need a new hobby. Other than art: “Look”, she said: “I like art too Mum, it’s just that I don’t feel like I need to talk about it allllll day.” Heeding the advice of the child and knowing she knows me better than I know myself, […]
December
16
Andy and Ai Weiwei; NGV
posted by Natalie Thomas
Ai Weiwei loves pussies. He has a snatch of pussies living with him at his studio complex, inspiring his creative impulses. It’s important to stand out from your peers when there are plenty of other pussies ‘round. One of Ai Weiwei’s pussies is so talented; its even learned to open a door. Competing for the […]
September
23
Melbourne Fringe Festival 2015
posted by Natalie Thomas
Unbeknownst to we creatives, Saturday night was (former) Arts Minister George Brandis’ last night in the job. Gee we’re all going to miss him. He really lead us on from out front and I for one, want to take this opportunity to thank him, as the outgoing arts minister, for his invaluable contribution to the […]
June
26
The Politics of Art: (Part 3)
posted by Natalie Thomas
Research is creative and political. Research is like curating: you decide what to put in and what to leave out. What’s important and what’s not important. The presentation of research reveals the philosophy of the researcher as exhibitions reveal the politics of curators. Research is art as much as thinking is art. And art (like […]
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