Please note the following blog post contains mention of an exhibition responding to stories of survival that were uncovered during the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. This is Macca - an excellent front-of-house staff member who was a comforting presence during my visit. The Lock-up in Newcastle combines an old heritage … Continue reading The Lock-up: Newcastle
This morning I journeyed out to Maitland Gaol for a self-guided audio tour experience. The Gaol is approximately one hour from Newcastle by train and very easy to access without a car. There are a few tour options available so definitely check their website before you visit. The only option I had available today was … Continue reading Maitland Gaol
The Art of Banksy: Without Limits has recently opened in Brisbane. I purchased my ticket as soon as they went on sale because, like so many people, I enjoy Banksy's works and their broader political messages. Over the past week or so, I have been glued to the articles emerging speaking to the exhibition's controversy. … Continue reading The Art of Banksy: Without Limits
Last weekend, we left the city to visit Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast. We also met capybaras at Currumbin Sanctuary - a very worthwhile experience. This was my third time visiting HOTA and I have to say it is an exceptional regional gallery and I feel very fortunate to live a … Continue reading Home of the Arts (HOTA): Pop Masters
On our first day in Melbourne, we visited the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) for their Alexander McQueen exhibition. Subtitled Mind, Mythos, Muse, the exhibition showcases over 120 garments and accessories from McQueen and those affiliated. I have a lot of opinions on this exhibition that I can’t wait to share. I want to start … Continue reading NGV: Alexander McQueen
During our time in the Barossa, I wanted to visit one of the historic cemeteries. At the top of our list was the Bethany Pioneer Cemetery. Overall, it is quite a small cemetery. However, a large number of people are buried here. Later in the post, I’ll share a link to the burial registry. In … Continue reading Bethany Pioneer Cemetery
It is such a great time to be in Adelaide. Adelaide Fringe brings this energy and atmosphere to the city that has been wonderful to experience. I’m back in Adelaide as I was very fortunate to have a paper accepted for a writing workshop last Friday. The workshop truly was one of the most insightful … Continue reading MOD. (Museum of Discovery: Flex
In 2020 I visited the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) to see an exhibition titled Water. GOMA's new exhibition, Air, is the next element in the series. Similar to Water, everything on display links back to an overriding theme in some way, shape or form. Water was definitely the more interactive of the two. A … Continue reading Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA): Air
Welcome to my first blog post for 2023! There are some exciting things on the horizon for this year and, hopefully, excellent exhibitions and museums along the way. This evening I visited the Queensland Museum for their up-late Disney exhibition event. Disney: The Magic of Animation, showcases hundreds of original sketches from a variety of … Continue reading Disney: The Magic of Animation (Queensland Museum)
I am back in Melbourne for a short break before we fully enter the Christmas/holiday season. One of the main reasons for flying down was to see TIME by Rone, an exhibition currently on display in Flinders Street Station. It is truly one of the most stunning exhibitions I have ever seen. It combines my … Continue reading TIME by Rone
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