artists
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Splendid art at Splendour in the Grass
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As one of the 30,000 or so people donning my gumboots for Splendour in the Grass this weekend, I’m getting excited not only for the big acts, but also for the inspiring Spendour arts scene. This year there will be a range of interactive, digital media, street art, sculpture, peformance art and installations from Australian…
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Institute of Modern Art – Let the Healing Begin with Art
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Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art’s current exhibition Let the Healing Begin is on display until the end of April. The Brisbane art lover can embrace the notion that art makes us better people, it can even heal our souls… The website states: “In the art world, ‘art therapy’ is the butt of endless jokes. Nevertheless,…
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More than one string to their bow
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I haven’t been to a music festival in a while. In fact, my ticket to Future Music is proudly stuck on my fridge, acknowledging my return to contemporary tunes (from my usual 80s playlist). What I love about music, is how often it goes hand in hand with visual art. Brandon Boyd, the lead singer…
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Archibald Prize 2010
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Painting is such a wonderful medium. From photographic realism to expressive interpretation, there are so many ways to explore paint on canvas. Everyone has a different opinion on what works and what doesn’t, which makes the prestigious Archibald Prize also one of the most controversial! Sam Leach was crowned this year’s winner, for his portrait…