The first time I performed for a world televisual audience was as a child foot solider for imperialist propaganda. The year was 1982 and the occasion was the Opening Ceremony of ‘Brisbane’s ‘Commonwealth Games’ aka the ‘Stolenwealth Games’. This collision of tourism, spectacle and major event was opened by Prince Phillip and closed by the Queen and cemented […]
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June
21
SODA_JERK: Challenging the Status Quo Illusion and Delusion in Australian Film
posted by Natalie Thomas
‘Change the culture, the stories, change people’s understanding of the world and you will change politics’ Ian Milliss The air crackles when artists first exhibit work that is joining the zeitgeist. It’s not about who was there or how many of us, it’s about a collective recognition that what has been produced and exhibited has […]
July
30
The Hermitage: The Legacy of Catherine the Great; NGV Melbourne Winter Masterpieces
posted by Natalie Thomas
If you’re into titties, this is the Winter Masterpiece of the year for you! We got Flemish titties! Italian Master titties! Dutch titties and French titties and they’re just the old master paintings illustrating biblical scenes! The religious stories that see women falling out of their blouses, whilst all the men get to remain fully […]
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