An argument exists that art is fashionable, and fashion is art. One artist has proved this argument to be possible – Mexican artist Gabriel Dawe explores the connection between architecture and fashion in his work, whilst also challenging society’s notions of gender especially the concept of ‘machismo’ which is prevalent in Mexican culture. Dawe has […]
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James Turrell: A Retrospective
Californian-based artist James Turrell and the National Gallery of Australia (NGA) have a working partnership that has spanned almost five years, starting with his exhibition Within without which opened at the NGA in 2010 and is now a permanent fixture. His latest exhibition at the NGA, A Retrospective, is a collection of over 50 years of work […]
Temple & Webster: Emerging Designer Awards 2014
Are any of you familiar with the members only shopping website Temple & Webster? In a nutshell it’s a really good online shopping forum where you get lured into the world of homewares and furniture sales at the click of a button! Let me tell you it’s addictive but also a great way to […]
A Great Gatsby Spring Party!
Spring Racing Carnival is a great time to party. Beautiful food, beautiful wine, beautiful decor and, of course, beautiful dresses! One era in particular that has captured our attention recently is the 1920’s where partying was a full time job. This era, of course, was the setting for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel The Great […]