Hi Everyone!
I am not exaggerating when I say that every single show
and exhibition that I saw in Sydney was absolutely amazing!
At Semele Walk (the Handel Opera) my hands were gripped to
the balcony the whole way through.
It was the most innovative Opera and one of the best stage shows
I have ever seen.
David Byrne & St Vincent pre-show at the beautiful State Theatre
Again, David Byrne and St Vincent were incredible.
Virtually the whole show was choreographed, including their wonderful Brass Band
which gave the performance so much more personality.
They even played three Talking Heads songs This is the Place,
Burning Down the House and Road To Nowhere.
We gave them two standing ovations.
Brooklyn band, E.S.G. had the whole room dancing.
I somehow ended up at the Rolling Stone Awards Party!
The Francis Bacon collection at the Art Gallery of NSW was powerful through his
unique eye and his amazing use of colour.
Sky Mirror (2006) by Anish Kapoor at the front of the MCA
Here, I'm with friends Emma Sayer and Erin Dawson in the reflection of the back of the Sky Mirror
My Red Homeland (2003) by Anish Kapoor
Sculpture made from red wax with revolving arm that takes an hour to circle and keeps the piece evolving.
Marble, resin and bronze sculpture by Hany Arnanious on the rooftop of the MCA.
The cafe there has fantastic food and of course, there's the view...
"Dust" by Cong Lingqi @ White Rabbit Gallery
Charcoal and pencil drawing by Zhang Chun Hong @ White Rabbit Gallery
The White Rabbit Gallery is a privately owned gallery showing contemporary
Chinese art, specifically from the year 2000 onwards.
It is a beautiful four level space housed in a former Rolls Royce showroom
near Central Station in Sydney's Chippendale.
As you walk in, you're welcomed by a quirky gift store and a tea house.
These two pieces above are a little taster of the amazing level of work that is on
show at this wonderful gallery.
A great way to spend an afternoon.
Here's the latest new season arrivals...
Cheap Monday, Sweden
Eyewear Collection
Cartoon in Black Shine $45
Cutout in Black $45
Mars in White Leopard $45
Exposed in Black $45
Exposed in Industrial Grey $45
Feline in Amber Turtle $45
Point in Black $45
Point in Dark Seethrough Black $45
Point in White Leopard $45
Psychometry in Transparent $45
Psychometry in Amber Turtle $45
Fly in Gunmetal $55
Fly in Brushed Silver $55
Cheap Monday, Sweden
Women's Collection
Ankle Chino
Black
Sizes 26" to 32"
$90
Cheap Monday, Sweden
Men's Collection
Alex Striped Tee
Navy / Turquoise
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$40
Alex Striped Tee
Grey / Azure Blue
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$40
Slim Chino
Navy
Sizes 28" to 36"
$90
Slim Chino in Sand
sizes 28" to 36"
$90
Loose Pocket Shirt
Turquoise / Red
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$70
Loose Pocket Shirt
Blue / White
Sizes Small to Extra Large
$70
Cheap Monday in store now at The Outpost!
Remember that you can also shop many of our items on-line:
C'mon Brisbane!
There are some great live music events on this weekend.
Giddyup!
Deadshits #4
Conceived and presented by local record label Bedroom Suck
this is your ultimate underground music festival and this time
it is spread out over 3 days.
Friday 25th @ The Zoo
Woods (USA)
Hunx & His Punx (USA)
Blank Realm / Naked on the Vague (Collab set)
Kitchen's Floor
Saturday 26th @ The Hideaway
Superstar (LP Launch)
Angel Eyes (LP Launch)
Half High
+ Four Thousand.com DJ's
Sunday 27th @ Black Bear Lodge
Terrible Truths
Spite House
Black Vacation
Fig
You can buy individual tickets for each show or better still, why not get
a festival pass from The Zoo?
Also on Sunday night, Sydney's Gooch Palms are in town
to promote the recent Nuggets: Antipodean Interpolations
compilation album.
This garage covers album is a tribute to the original version
by Lenny Kaye from 1972.
The album also features The Straight Arrows, Pond, The Frowning Clouds
and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.
The Gooch Palms are joined at Alhambra Lounge with Velociraptor
and Tiny Migrants.
See you real soon!
Thea X