Hi Everyone!
Brisbane based Australian artist Vernon Ah Kee opened a stunning
new exhibition of works at Milani Gallery last night.
I can give you this photo but there is nothing like the emotion of seeing them in person.
Image courtesy of Milani Gallery
Vernon's work is often moving and intense, personal and human.
Sometimes when I'm at a busy opening, I'm almost bothered by the
distraction of people and noise in the room.
It's selfish, but I love to be alone in the room with them, so that I can really take them in.
Then it becomes really personal.
Of course I'd love to take them all home, but...
I'm going back to see these again on a quiet day!
Hallmarks of the Hungry by Vernon Ah Kee is showing until December 1.
We all have nervous excitement about the upcoming Asia Pacific Triennial of
Contemporary Art (APT).
Obviously we only get them every three years but I feel like APT always symbolizes the
beginning of our summer.
Just like a particular song that may recall a summer romance, a summer smell, a mood,
a feeling, the APT is that kind of exhibition that will give you a special summer memory
of that year.
I can't wait!
The 7th APT opens at QAG/GoMA on December 8 and runs until April 14, 2013.
In the meantime, this very beautiful exhibition opens at QAG tomorrow.
Pumicestone Passage (1957) Gouach on cardboard by Ian Fairweather
After experiencing the intensely rich Prado exhibition from Spain it
is humbling to have something so beautiful on show, from so close to home.
I'd much rather have one or two of these on my walls. I wish!
Ian Fairweather (1891-1974) lived and worked on Bribie Island from 1953
to 1974.
This exhibition, curated by Angela Goddard is a focus on his work from that
period.
You can join Angela at 2:30 tomorrow (Saturday the 10th), in conversation with
Australian painter Lawrence Daws sharing insights into his friendship with Fairweather
during the early 70's.
The exhibition runs until March 3rd, 2013.
Have you been through the Brisbane International Film Festival programme yet?
Have you got your tickets?
If you're a BIFF Film Club member there are some great deals
and I picked up a Take 25 which actually gives you 31passes!
Obviously I'm taking some friends along.
I wish I could see so many more (and I still may)
but this is my starting list of 14 movies (Siobhan, I have made a slight alteration!)
Monday 12 Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel 6:30 Centro 1
Tuesday 13 Despite the Gods 6:30 Barracks 4
Thursday 15 Marina Abramovic: The Artist is Present 6:30 Barracks 4
Thursday 15 11 Flowers 9pm Barracks 5
Friday 16 The Substance 7pm Tribal 2
Friday 16 Anton Corbijn: Inside Out 9pm Tribal 2
Friday 16 Timothy Leary Experience 11pm Tribal 2
Monday 19 Three Sisters 8pm Barracks 5
Tuesday 20 Ordos 100 6pm Barracks 5
Thursday 22 Barbara 6:30 Barracks 4
Thursday 22 Pieta 8:30 Barracks 4
Friday 23 Last Days Here 8pm Tribal 2
Sunday 25 Bergman & Magnini 5:45 Tribal 2
Sunday 25 Amour 7pm Barracks 1
Unfortunately, I can't get to the Shorts programme
which features the Australian debut of Brisbane film maker
Audrey Lam's short film called Faraways which recently
premiered at the London Film Festival.
I'm seeing most of these solo, so make you say hello
and feel free to engage me in some post film banter.
I love a chat!
Here's the latest!
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What's New at The Outpost?
Witchcraft by French, London
French - Nine Lives 2008
Goat Witch
Goat Sabbat (Artwork by guest artist Murdoch Stafford)
Liar (Artwork by guest artist Murdoch Stafford)
Now that Halloween is done, you can carry on as normal, without
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We have all probably seen thousands of T-shirt designs over time but
I love the fact that Trent Evans can always surprise me.
Trent is our man on the street, designing for guys (and girls) like him.
We haven't wooed him back to Brisbane yet but at least he his staying inspired.
As always, these runs are limited edition and will be gone in a flash!
Pass Port in store now at The Outpost!
Tonight, I'm one of the few that won't be at Radiohead, so it's another wild rock and roll
party at The Primitive Room to help celebrate Cam Ron's birthday:
Maryettas, Gerald Keaney and The Gerald Keaneys, Multiple Man I STILL haven't seen these guys!)
Cannon, PSY Ants and Sewers!
At only $10, this is amazing value for such a hearty line-up.
See you at BIFF!
Thea X