I've been reading so much these last couple of months I have broken my books blog into three. In addition to these books I plunged into the work of Henry James which I've written about here. As well, I took a few excursions into the novels referenced in The Novel: a biography - so all classics - which you can read here. These are the other books … [Read more...] about Recent Reading – March / April 2021
The Novel: a biography. Reading March / April 2021
Joe bought me this years ago and it has lain unopened by my bed for years - a somewhat daunting project to start. I loved Michael Schmidt's history of poetry. And now that I have started this, I'm enjoying it just as much. I'm reading it straight through, as is my preference rather than dipping in and out to check up on a particular author. … [Read more...] about The Novel: a biography. Reading March / April 2021
Henry James. March / April 2021
My interest in Henry James was re-ignited by the Michael Schmidt magnum opus The Novel, A Biography. It's also led me back to some other classics which I've written about here. Henry James lived a long life and wrote a lot - in addition to the novels and short stories there were many essays and magazine articles; including what Schmidt … [Read more...] about Henry James. March / April 2021
She-Oak and Sunlight: Australian Impressionism
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