One of the best things about being an NGV member is getting a first, relatively crowd free, look at exhibitions. Thus we were able to see this one on the 1st of April, a day before it opened at the Ian Potter Centre at Fed Square. It's on until August 22 and I do recommend a visit. A fuller survey of what's on display than I've given here, is … [Read more...] about She-Oak and Sunlight: Australian Impressionism
Know My Name – Australian Women Artists
Way back in February this year we visited the Know My Name: Australian Women Artists 1900 to Now exhibition at the NGA. Including works owned by the NGA and on loan from others across Australia the exhibition claimed to be the most comprehensive presentation of art by women assembled in this country to date ... challenging stereotypes and … [Read more...] about Know My Name – Australian Women Artists
Triennial
The NGV is currently hosting its second Triennial which I strongly recommend. It closes on the 18th of April and is well worth a visit; maybe even two. There's no charge but it's a bit simpler, and quicker in a crowd, if you book in advance. This screen will greet you on arrival; worth standing and watching the amazing videos in brilliant … [Read more...] about Triennial
Books Read Early 2021
Mr Wilder & Me, Jonathan Coe I wasn't mad about this. It passed the time pleasantly enough but at the end I wondered why I bothered reading it. I was attracted because of a positive review in the TLS and subliminally perhaps because I saw some Billy Wilder films - I thought last year - actually it was the year before! Whenever it was I had … [Read more...] about Books Read Early 2021
November Reading (plus an Overview of 2020 books read)
I’m still not typing because of my arm - also the reason I didn't write a blog in November. Very frustrating but it gave me time to do lots of reading and I really enjoyed all of the books I read over the month. Kiss Myself Goodbye, Ferdinand Mount I loved this book. It’s a detective story told with great verve and very suspenseful. The … [Read more...] about November Reading (plus an Overview of 2020 books read)
Latest Reading
I’m writing this blog via the dictaphone on my iPhone - who knew there were such things! It reminds me of my days as a young solicitor when I dictated everything that my secretary then typed up - those were the days! I'm out of practice and find it disconcerting ordering my thoughts in this way. So my comments on the books that I’ve been reading … [Read more...] about Latest Reading