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  • Paths to Abstraction

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    The Art Gallery of NSW has an exhibition called Paths to Abstraction that explores the changes in painting in the late 19th and early 20th century. It shows until 19th of September 2010. On loan from 59 of the most prestigious art collections in the world including the Museum of Modern Art, New York, are…

  • “Happy little vegemites” – 50 years on and still singing

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Some things just never go out of fashion do they. It comes as a bit of a shock – because I actually remember the original ad! After learning to its cost just how much Australians love their Vegemite, the company has revived the 50-year-old television ad to market the spread to a new generation. Kraft…

  • The 2038 Problem

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Here’s an interesting scenario (especially for the IT geeks), the Year 2038 Problem. What is it? The Year 2038 Problem is also known as the Unix Millennium Bug, Y2K38. The Year 2038 Problem will cause some computer software to fail in the year 2038 and even possibly before hand, affecting all software systems that store…

  • RSPCA Cupcake Day Launch this Saturday!

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    To all the cupcake and/or animal fanatics out there, the RSPCA’s Cupcake Day festivities kick off this Saturday, 7th August. If you’re looking for something to this Saturday morning from 8am-12pm, head down to the RSPCA’s Fairfield Shelter and enjoy face painting (if you’re a big kid at heart!), a free range & vegetarian sausage…

  • Hallucinations or video projections?

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    Last weekend’s Splendour in the Grass was packed full of contemporary installation art. As I strolled up the long dirt path to the amphitheatre I discovered the most awe-inspiring phenomenon. Shadows fell on two of the large trees making them appear as though they had faces. I stopped and watched as one of the tree…

  • A tracking device in your undies? Or are you just happy to see me?

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    The Brazilians have taken tracking devices to deep and dark places! Unilever’s new campaign for Omo detergent hides GPS devices in 50 two-pound boxes that are activated as soon as shoppers lift the box from the supermarket shelf. Omo’s agency Bullet will “visit” the consumer at home within “a few hours or days” to let…

  • 17th Biennale of Sydney Installations

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    A recent trip to Sydney saw me hop a ferry to Cockatoo Island to see the installations, which are part of the 17th Biennale of Sydney. West of Sydney’s CBD, Cockatoo Island’s amazing spaces and history as a former prison and shipyard make it a fabulous location to exhibit the work of over 54 contemporary…

  • Advertising From The Past

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    A Coca-Cola advertisement form the 1890s. As education became an apparent need and reading, as well as printing, developed advertising expanded to include handbills. In the 17th century advertisements started to appear in weekly newspapers in England. These early print advertisements were used mainly to promote books and newspapers, which became increasingly affordable with advances…

  • Ambiwerra Festival today!

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    Belinda Vesey-Brown

    In its 18th year, the Ambiwerra Festival returns to delight foodies, fashion lovers and music fans at the Ambiwerra Sportsground, Corinda today (1 August) from 10.30am until 5pm. The annual tradition has indie-rock, blues, folk and nu jazz with 15 acts on three stages – including Mental as Anything and Darryl Braithwaite. Plus you can…