November Pop-Up Arts Newsletter. Well I skipped October Arts News as I spent a month in New York – staying in the East Village minding a friend’s 5th floor apartment and her little dog named Cleo; renting a warehouse with two Aussie friends above a noodle factory in Chinatown; and having 5 days in the cutest little apartment in an elegant brownstone in Brooklyn. All charming and exciting. All within an easy walk to the subway. When I was there I also met up with Moshe Rosenzveig (Director, Head On) and his gorgeous wife Anita and delightful daughter Noah at Photoville in DUMBO. What a Festival. What a town! Although Sydney in Spring was most lovely to come home to. November has to be the prettiest month don’t you think? Here are exhibitions full of stories and history…

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ON NOW IN SYDNEY…
Anne Ferran. Shadow Land
Until 18 January 2015

Anne Ferran. Christening Robe
This extensive survey exhibition covers Anne Ferran’s works from a career spanning almost 30 years. Her practice includes photography, installation and text. My favourite series is the collection of x-rayed colonial christening gowns, wedding dresses, bodices and feminine undergarments. Delicate and a touch melancholic.
Australian Centre for Photography,
257 Oxford Street, Paddington
Free
www.acp.org.au
www.anneferran.com

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BOOK LAUNCH… www.sevenwalks.com
Seven Walks. Cape Leeuwin to Bundeena
Stories & Drawings by Tom Carment / Photographs by Michael Wee
Saturday 6th December 5-7pm
To be Launched by Dr. Katrina Schlunke, Assoc. Prof. of Cultural Studies, UTS

Top. Book Cover, Seven Walks. Cape Leeuwin to Bundeena.
Bottom. L. Photograph by Michael Wee. R. Painting by Tom Carment from. Walking the Coast to Coast Walk: Otford to Bundeena, NSW
If you buy one more book this year, buy this one. Filled with Tom Carment’s fine watercolours and drawings to accompany his entertaining and observant stories, and with stunning landscape photographs by his friend, photographer Michael Wee, this is a most beautiful and pleasing art/travel/photography/storybook. There are two major exhibitions of Tom’s work opening in the next week in Sydney (details following) – both have many of the original artworks. Not to miss!
King Street Gallery on William, 177 William Street, Darlinghurst
www.sevenwalks.com
www.tomcarment.com
www.michaelwee.com.au

TWO MUST SEE ASSOCIATED EXHIBITIONS –
Tom Carment. Drawing Out: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2014
21 November 2014 – 26 January 2015

Tom Carment. Red Leaf Pool, Double Bay
Art Gallery NSW,
Art Gallery Road, Sydney
Free
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/media-office/dobell-australian-drawing-biennial/

Tom Carment. Paintings & Drawings 2011-2014
25 November – 20 December 2014

Tom Carment. Jacaranda Tree, Paddington
King Street Gallery on William,
177 William Street, Darlinghurst
Free
http://kingstreetgallery.com.au/artists/tom-carment/exhibitions/

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UPCOMING IN SYDNEY…
Helen S. Tiernan. Farming without Fences
29 November 2014 – 17 January 2015 (gallery closed 24 Dec – 06 Jan)
FLOOR TALK Saturday 29 November 2.30-3.30pm (Free/Bookings recommended)
OPENING Saturday 29 November 4.00-6.00pm
Helen S. Tiernan. Colonial Wallpapers 2014
This is Helen Tiernan’s first Sydney solo exhibition. Full of colour and texture, Helen plays with themes inspired by the landscape and her Aboriginal heritage, combined with colonial influences and the decorative home environment. For early settlers home was inside their houses, for Aboriginal people their home was outside, in Country. Balance, beauty and home – these are the links that inspire this work.
To be officially Opened by Bill Gammage (Historian, Academic & Writer); Margo Neale (Senior Curator National Museum of Australia); and introduced by Adrian Newstead (Curator & Director, Cooee Gallery)
Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery,
31 Lamrock Ave, Bondi
www.cooeeart.com.au

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WORLD PREMIER AT THE BRISBANE ASIA PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL…
William Yang. Blood Links
Two Screenings
– 6.30pm Tue 02 December at GOMA Cinema
– 1.00pm Sat 06 December at Palace Barracks Cinema

William Yang in front of a family portrait from his Blood Links film
The Premier of renowned Australian photographer and artist William Yang’s, film Blood Links – an adaptation of his live performance piece. Told with humour and warmth, this will be a treasure of a film. William was born and raised in far north Queensland. His grandparents Chinese migrants during the goldrush of the 1880s.  The labyrinthian story of his own personal history is told. I look forward to the Sydney showing.
GOMA Cinema, South Bank, Brisbane
Palace Barracks Cinema, 61 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
http://brisbaneasiapacificfilmfestival.com/film-archive/william-yang-blood-links/

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​SEPTEMBER POP-UP ARTS NEWSLETTER ​
Spring in Sydney is lovely… jasmine blooming, wildflowers exploding, sun mostly shining, magpies eyeing you off and thinking about swooping – or just swooping. Unless you love jumping into the freezing ocean, swimming will soon be back on the agenda. Just when all this is happening I am packing my bags and heading to New York​ in Autumn​… ​f​estivals, galleries, art, walking, soulfood, ​Central Park, coloured ​autumn leaves. ​S​taying between the East Village, Chinatown and Brooklyn​…for part of it​ I will​ also​ be looking after a little dog named Cleo​…
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​INSYDNEY​…
Helen Grace​. Out of Sight: Proof​
Closes today, Sunday ​14 September

Helen Grace. Image from Out of Sight: Proof exhibition

A collection of experimental images all made with a tiny little automatic camera device called a ‘narrative clip’. This little camera captures hundreds of odd moments of the everyday. The streets of Sydney, Hong Kong and Madrid all feature in this fascinating collection. Helen is a filmmaker, new media producer, photographer, academic, lecturer and university Professor.
Articulate Project Space, 487 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt
open fri – sun 1am – 5pm
http://articulate497.blogspot.com.au/

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JUST OUT OF TOWN (that’s just out of Sydney town)…
Draw on the Mountain​ Festival – $5000 Sketchbook Art Prize + Workshops

Brochure for Draw on the Mountain 2014

If you are looking for an excuse to spend a few Spring days in the mountains, here it is. If you can draw, even just a little, even better! Find out all the details online below. The beauty of this Sketchbook Prize is in producing a collection of work, not just one work. I loved looking at the finished books last year and could see judging the winner a difficult task. 2013 was won by Glebe resident, Robert Shepherd. Judges this year are Damien Minton (now at Watter’s Gallery), Gria Shead (Artist) and Selena Seifert (Artist and Festival Director).
Wild Vallery Art Park, Wentworth Falls
www.drawonthemountain.com.au

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​IN NEW YORK, USA…
IN SHANXI, CHINA…
IN SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA…​
Head On Heads ​Overseas + a reshowing in Sydney for Art & About​ at the Paddington Reservoir Gardens​
– 3 continents in 4 months – New York​ (Photoville) & China (Pingyao)

Brochure for Head On Heads Overseas

If you missed the 40 Finalists from the 2014 Head On Portrait Prize first time around, then you can see them on view once again for the City of Sydney Art & About Program. But if you are in New York, head to Brooklyn riverside for Photoville and if you are in China, head to Shanxi for Pingyao. Not only great news for the finalists, but a solid reflection on the quality of Australian photography and the quality of a festival like Head On.
Head On, Australia headon.com.au
Photoville, New York, USA www.photoville.com
Pingyao, Shanxi, China www.pip919.com

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​ALSO IN NEW YORK…
Ying Ang.​ Gold Coast​
Book Launch ​at the New York​
​​Art Book Fair​ + plans for an exhibition in Australia later this year.​
26 – 28​ September​ MOMA PS1, Long Island City, New York

​Ying Ang. Australia Fair. Book cover, Gold Coast.
​Photographer Ying Ang launched her book last week​ in Melbourne. Titled simply ‘Gold Coast’, this is an exquisite collection of observant and intimate photographs, all not being quite what they seem. There is also an edginess and a sense of slight unease in these images also. View the little book trailer here and head to Ying’s website for more. She is also launching her book at the New York Art Book Fair late September for anyone in town at the time. http://nyartbookfair.com/about/
Gold Coast Book​. ​
Chevron patterned hardcover with pale pink screen printed box, featuring diamond shape cut out.​ ​
9.6 x 11.2 inches in size, 132 pages with 72 colour images.Additional newspaper zine insert.​ ​
Offset printing on matte coated paper.
www.yingangphoto.com
www.nyartbookfair.com

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Current ​Favourite TV series…
Masters of Sex​

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Posters from Masters of Sex series
Based on the biography of Dr. William Masters and Virgi​nia Johnson, the couple who taught America how to love. This is a clever, sexy, fascinating and totally engaging drama series. Well scripted, well acted and perfectly styled. Set in the late 50s to early 60s, what adds to the interest of the subject matter – the science of sex – is the mores of the time in which this is all set. I love it! Last year the series received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Drama Series​ – and well deserved if that matters.
More about the series masters-of-sex/about
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AUGUST POP-UP ARTS NEWSLETTER This is a quick one this month and all photography. Three wonderful Australian photographers presenting intimate and observant collections. I’m off now to catch a plane…

CURRENT on now in Sydney…
Tim Hixson. Here and Away.

06 August – 06 September 2014

Leaf, Sri Lanka Avalon Beach, Australia
Tim Hixson

The wonderful world of Tim Hixson and his plastic camera presents a new collection of perfectly lovely observations from a recent trip to India and Sri Lanka. He has connected all of these whimsical travel images back to his beach home of Avalon in Sydney. Hixson’s use of gold leaf, sandwiched acetates and the little anomalies of a plastic camera, all make for an ethereal and beautiful photo essay.

Avalon Art Gallery, Cinema Arcade, 39 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon

Open wed – sat 10am -5.30pm

www.timhixsonphotography.com.au

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Paul Blackmore. One.

05 – 17 August 2014

One #08
One #02
Paul Blackmore
​Simple, beautiful, black and white nudes. A departure from Blackmore’s usual documentary work. Printed large, with a selection of smaller works, the lines and shadows create sensual and lovely imagery. You will find Blackmore’s two books also on display and for sale – At Water’s Edge (2012) and Australians (1999). I’m really looking forward to next year’s new work titled Heat – a documentary collection revealing Australia over summer. Black Eye Gallery is always worth a visit.
Black Eye Gallery, 3/138 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

www.blackeyegallery.com.au

www.paulblackmore.com

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OPENING SOON…

Helen Grace. Out of Sight: Proof
29 August – 14 September. OPENING Thurs 28 August 6-8pm

This collection of experimental images are all made with a tiny little automatic camera device, attached to one’s jacket like a coat lapel pin – called a ‘body tripod’ or ‘narrative clip’. Catching glimpes of the everday – moments we often take no notice of or are just unaware of in our periperhery – this little camera captures those moments, perhaps at one capture per minute. Hundreds per day. The streets of Sydney, Hong Kong and Madrid all feature in this fascinating collection. Is this crossing some line of privacy? Grace is a filmmaker, new media producer, photographer, academic, lecturer and university Professor.

Articulate Project Space, 487 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt
open fri – sun 1am – 5pm
http://articulate497.blogspot.com.au/

JULY POP-UP ARTS NEWSLETTER well, there is a saying ‘better late than never’ – that just has to be my motto for July. Here are some great shows to catch in Brisbane and Sydney, plus the Byron Bay Writers Festival weekend opens soon.
Otherwise why not go driving in the country, walk around the harbour, swim if your game, or enjoy plenty of snow in the ski fields if that takes your fancy…
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ON NOW in Brisbane…

Robyn Stacey. Guest Relations Brisbane

Until 02 August 2014

Room 2418 Marriott Brisbane (Mess) by Robyn Stacey

This series has grown from its Melbourne beginnings early last year, then later in the year a Sydney series was shown. Now Stacey has created new works reflecting Brisbane through her unique and highly detailed camera obscura photographs. The artist has been invited by the Museum of Brisbane to show a more indepth series next year reflecting both historic and contemporary aspects of this lovely city. Make time to visit this show as the gallery is only open a few days a week. There are no photoshop tricks and although this is such an old and simple technique, there is extreme diligence, patience and craft to each of these large scale photographs. Stunning!

Jan Manton Gallery, Spring Hill

www.janmantonart.com

www.janmantonart.com/portfolio/robyn-stacey

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ON NOW in Sydney…

Rodney Pople. Lie of the Land

Until 17 August 2014

Simba by Rodney Pople

You will be slightly mad to miss this show. The scale of the artworks, all painted photographs on linen, the wonderful texture of the paint on their surface and , the gaze of the animals in the first room. Then there is the conflicting mixture of emotions one feels when viewing Pople’s works in the back rooms. His work comments on his feelings towards the church, colonial conquest, imperialism. There is darkness and light, horror and beauty. You will certainly leave this show with something. A terrific story written by Susan Chenery was recently published about Pople and his work. I’ve put a link in below.

Australian Centre for Photography, Paddington

www.acp.org.au

www.rodneypople.com
Link to story by Susan Chenery, for SMH Good Weekend 28/06/14
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/art-and-design/altared-state-20140623-3an2w.html

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Stephen Dupont. White Sheet Series No.1

Until 03 August 2014

I saw this impressive exhibition in Melbourne earlier this year when it was at Edmund Pearce Gallery. For all you Sydneysiders it is a pleasure to have this tour to Dupont’s home town. Portraits of pilgrims and sadhus attending India’s Kumbh Mela festival. Beautiful prints, all hand bordered by the artist with antique Indian fabric wood blocks and archival inks. Only 4 in each series and none will be the same. Dupont has always engaged with his images and subjects beyond the photographs themselves. He keeps diaries and journals, often with quotes and stories handwritten by the subjects he photographs. In this series each image comes with a copy of the diary entry page related to each sitter. Not to miss!

Black Eye Gallery, Darlinghurst

www.blackeyegallery.com.au

www.stephendupont.squarespace.com/blog


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FREE EXHIBITION at the State Library of NSW…

Life Interrupted: Personal Diaries from World War 1

Until 21 September

​The State Library began collecting diaries of soldiers, nurses, doctors, stretcher-bearers, journalists from 1918. This extraordinary exhibition shows the diaries and reveals their stories. Some full of hope, some full of longing, some full of fear and horror. The war affected everybody and this is one way we can only try to imagine that time. A well presented and curated exhibition. You won’t want to rush this one at all.

State Library NSW, Sydney CBD
www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events

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COMING UP in Byron Bay, northern NSW

Byron Bay Writers Festival

01 – 03 August 2014

Recommended: Adrian Newstead speaking about his new book release,
The Dealer is the Devil. An Insider’s History of the Aboriginal Art Trade
Saturday 02 August 1.30pm Interview with Edna Carew

Three Sisters, Blue Mountains by Queenie McKenzie

Newstead is a writer, curator, Aboriginal art consultant and has been over 30 years in the business, establishing Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery in Sydney in the 1980s. Plus plenty of other great writers, interviews, workshops and book launches. All details and full program on their website. A great excuse to hang out in Byron or head to the hills.

www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au

www.cooeeart.com.au

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JUNE POP-UP ARTS NEWSLETTER Some good arty things here to warm you up now that winter has finally arrived. Good shows from Sydney, to Brisbane to London this time… I’ve also dug the garden, prepared the soil and about to plant beans and peas. Any other suggestions for a not very green thumb?
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ON NOW in Sydney…

Photography Exhibition
James Horan. Irish Horse

Until Saturday 14 June

Only a few days left to go to visit this gorgeous little show. James spent 5 years back in Dublin documenting the unique sub-culture of Irish Travellers (gypsies) and their horses. Living in the cities and trading at annual horse fairs both in the centre of Dublin and also rural areas, this is a threatened and misunderstood community. For more pics check out James’ website below.
Brenda May Gallery, Waterloo
www.brendamaygallery.com.au
www.jameshoranshootspeople.com

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ON NOW in Sydney…

Sydney Film Festival

Until Sunday 15 June

​Still from 20,000 Days on Earth. Documentary on Nick Cave.

I loved the Nick Cave documentary 20,000 Days On Earth and was lucky to see this at the Festival Opening Night. You don’t even have to be a fan (although I am). I also attended the Premier of The Rover, David Michod’s new film. Michod’s first film, Animal Kingdom, is a more powerful and a better constructed film I think, than his new release. He does maintain energy and tension, plus the sound is great. Also the landscape is both beautiful and bleak. But the story is difficult to follow at times and ideas at times tenuous. Could anyone understand Robert Pattinson? I agree with Paul Byrnes’ review here for SMH.

http://www.sff.org.au/
http://nickcave.com/films/20000-days-on-earth/

REVIEW of 20,000 Days on Earth by Garry Maddox for SMH


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IF in London…

Jimmy Pike. A Desert Cowboy in London.

25 June – 30 August

To co-incide with this London exhibition, Australian author and curator, Adrian Newstead, will be Launching his book, The Dealer is the Devil

Thursday Evening 26 June in the London Gallery.

​Jimmy Pike. London Skyline, 2001. Acrylic on light pre-primed canvas 123 x 130 cm

A retrospective of the works of Aboriginal artist, Jimmy Pike (1940-2002) curated by his wife, British born environmentalist, Pat Lowe. Pike is a much celebrated and collected painter originally from Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia.

There will be more than 40 paintings in this extraordinary show, including two 10metre paintings of ghost gums. Also some never seen before carvings and new drawings of London.

Rebecca Hossack Gallery, Conway Street, London

www.rebeccahossack.com

READ A REVIEW of The Dealer is the Devil. Susan Chenery for The Saturday Paper, Australia.

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COMING UP in Brisbane…

Robyn Stacey. Guest Relations Brisbane

02 July – 02 August. OPENING Sat 05 July 2-4pm

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Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast reveals its beauty in these finely detailed Camera Obscura images by Robyn Stacey. The project started in Melbourne, then Sydney, now Brisbane has its time to shine. Theatrical, cinematic, surreal – yet no tricks! All made in camera using the simplest form of photography – and the very best equipment.
Jan Manton Gallery, Spring Hill, Brisbane

www.janmantonart.com

www.janmantonart.com/portfolio/robyn-stacey

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MY FAVOURITE TV SERIES OF THE MONTH just because…
VEEP

VEEP is Selena Meyer, the fictional Vice President of the United States played by Julie Louis-Dreyfus (Seinfeld). This is a breath of fresh air from all the murder and seriousness of current TV. What a relief to have a laugh! Funny, clever, fast, witty, smutty – Louis-Dreyfus can convey much humour with a very small facial expression. The swearing, insults and crude analogies are non-stop so if you don’t like bad language best not tune in. Otherwise, do yourself a favour…A new HBO series.

MAY ARTS POP-UP NEWSLETTER  May is the month of Photography, Light and Words, with the Head On Photographic Festival, Vivid Festival and Sydney Writers Festival all about to kick off around town. There are so many good events, here are a few recommendations amongst the extensive selection.  For the full programs go to www.headon.com.au  www.vividsydney.com   www.swf.org.au.  A short newsletter as I have a few festival events to get to…

OPENING THIS WEEK…

Julie Williams.  Reflections: Fire and Water

15 – 28 May.  OPENING Sat 17 May 3-6pm / ARTIST TALK Sat 24 May 3pm

Curated by Sandy Edwards, Arthere 

​Reflections Fire & Water, Flames, 2014.  Julie Williams

Reflections Fire & Water, Fire Cloud, 2014.  Julie Williams

CK Gallery, Newtown
www.ckgallery.com.au
www.arthere.com.au
www.juliewilliams.net.au

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OPENING NEXT WEEK…
Literary Talk

Adrian Newstead in Conversation with Djon Mundine

Discussing Adrian’s new book, The Dealer is the Devil. An Insider’s History of the Aboriginal Art Trade

Monday 19 May 11.30am-12.30pm – Carrington Hotel, Katoomba

Book cover image, The Dealer is the Devil.

Part of the Sydney Writers Festival Blue Mountains Program
Book through Varuna (National Writers House)

or online at Sydney Writers Festival
www.varuna.com.au
www.swf.org.au

www.cooeeart.com.au

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Photography Exhibition

James Horan. Irish Horse

21 May – 14 June  OPENING Wed 21 May 5.30-7.30pm
 

Smithfield #17.  James Horan.  Spancil Hills Boys.  James Horan

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Brenda May Gallery, Waterloo 
www.brendamaygallery.com.au
www.jameshoranshootspeople.com

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Kristian Laemmle-Ruff. In the Folds of Hills (Opening in rural Victoria)
23 May – 19 JuneOPENING Fri 23 May 7 – 8.30pm
 

Bushells and other tins, from Graham Jensen story.   Kristian Laemmle-Ruff

Kitchen cannisters, from Rosie & Wally Daws story.  Kristian Laemmle-Ruff

Swanpool Cinema, Swanpool Vic
www.swanpoolcinema.com.au

www.inthefoldsofhills.com

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CURRENT…

Olive Cotton & Sally McInerney. Mother & Daughter: A Conversation

Until 24 May

Curated by Sandy Edwards, Arthere
 

above left Photographers Shadow, Olive and Max.  (Olive Cotton’s shadow over Max Dupain), 1935.  Image by Olive Cotton.

above right Shadow Self, 2008.  Sally McInerney.

 

​Damien Minton Gallery, Redfern 
www.damienmintongallery.com.au
www.arthere.com.au

www.joseflebovicgallery.com
www.sallymcinerney.com

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COMING UP…

29 May – 08 June  OPENING Thur 29 May 6-8pm

29 May – 10 June

Red Obsession
 
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​ Another great documentary I missed at the cinema last year, but caught up on in the last couple of weeks.  I loved the tours of the great chateaux of Bordeaux and the story of China’s growing love of wine – very expensive Bordeaux wines in particular – and how owning these wines is becoming a status symbol for the Chinese rich.  Let’s just say a $3000 Penfolds Grange is merely a quaffer for these players.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Obsession

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March Pop-Up Newsletter I have always loved March. The autumnal weather changes with clear light, warm days and cooler nights. The leaves are just starting to brown and many are already fluttering past my office window. It’s also my birthday month and there are some beautiful shows to catch before it ends…

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OPENING NEXT WEEK..

Sally Simpson. Venerated Remains
19 March – 12 April. OPENING Thur 20 Mar 6-8pm

Detail from Venerated Remains, sculpture, fish bones, lace, mud, gold leaf + drawings, charcoal & mud on watercolour paper

Works by Sally Simpson
Curiously gorgeous sculptures and beautifully aesthetic drawings. A mesmerising mix and a must visit exhibition.See you at the Opening.
Stanley Street Gallery, Darlinghurst
www.stanleystreetgallery.com.au
www.sallysimpson.com.au

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ONGOING…

Patricia Casey. Little Secrets
Until 22 March
15 March 2-5pm FREE Buy Art Tour: My First Time (an associated Art Month Event)

The Illusionist, 2013. By Patricia Casey

Hand embroidered and printed onto cotton, these are exquisite and captivating. A week to go so you still have time.
NG Art Gallery, Chippendale
www.ngart.com.au
www.patriciacasey.com.au

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UPCOMING EVENT…
Adrian Newstead, author of ‘The Dealer is the Devil. An Insider’s History of the Aboriginal Art Trade’

In conversation with Sydney Morning Herald Art Critic, John McDonald
Thursday 27 March, 6 for 6.30pm
$10/$7concession. Gleeclub Members free Bookings essential

Cover art for The Dealer is the Devil by Adrian Newstead.
Grab a copy of the book from good booksellers, or online at Coo-ee Gallery, or when you come along to this interesting and entertaining discussion with the author and the art critic. Adrian is a great storyteller and there are plenty here to tell.
Gleebooks, Glebe
www.gleebooks.com.au
www.cooeeart.com.au

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FABULOUS FESTIVALS IN SYDNEY WITH LOTS TO OFFER…

Art Month Sydney has plenty left to do and see. Until 23 March www.artmonthsydney.com.au

Sydney Writers Festival 19-25 May www.swf.org.au

Head On Photographic Festival coming up 12 May – 8 June www.headon.com.au

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OR JUST ROAM AROUND THIS GREAT LOVELY CITY…

– Do the Rose Bay to Neilson Park walk

– Enjoy a little run or picnic in Rushcutters Bay Park

– Visit Elizabeth Bay House (those cellars have to be the best in Sydney) or Vaucluse House (the original kitchen is fabulous)

– Walk the back streets of Redfern, Surry Hills and Darlinghurst

– Wander through the Argyle Cut and on a Saturday enjoy an afternoon tipple at the Hero of Waterloo (with the old timey’s playing), or the more sophisticated, Bar at the End of the Wharf at Sydney Theatre Company in Walsh Bay.

February Pop-Up Arts Newsletter – back on track for 2014
Swimming at Clovelly, walking the hills of Paddington, early mornings in Centennial Park near the tea tree swamp, driving anywhere in the country, my frangipani tree dropping its lovely flowers all over the back stairs, art, photography, my two daughters back home from all their travels, a new year – I like the sound of 2014. Here’s a few more good things to include…

OPENING THIS WEEK
(Drawing)…

Wings of Desire / Der Himmel uber Berlin – a German & Australian collaboration in Melbourne & Sydney

17 – 21 Feb OPENING in Sydney Thurs 20 Feb 6-8pm

Curated by Sophie Weiser (Berlin) & David Corbet (DNA Projects, Sydney)

l-r Invitation; artwork by Richie Culver; artwork by Petros Sianos

A collaboration of 20 young emerging artists from Germany and Australia. The brief was working on one particular type of paper known as ‘laid paper’. For those not in the know, laid paper is very course, old fashioned handmade paper. Very tricky to work with as inks bleed quickly and easily. But for many, it is also considered a beautiful base paper on which to work. However, none of these young artists had ever used such old school paper. This curiously lovely exhibition comes from curator, Sophie Weiser, wanting to see what can happen when you challenge the artistic talent of a group of young artists, all more or less the same age, with a paper medium they had never used before.
Blank Space, 374 Crown St, Surry Hills
http://www.blankspace.com.au/

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(Photography)…

Justine Varga. Sounding Silence
19 Feb – 22 Mar 2014 OPENING Wed 19 Feb 6-8pm

Artist Talk Sat 15 Mar @ 2pm

Morning , 2014 Justine Varga

Quiet, restful images. Varga, known for her minimal compositions, now presents new work that takes you to the periphery of recognition – ‘playing at the edge of vision’ as the artist says. Since graduating from art school back in 2007, this talented young photographer has continued to make her mark on the photographic art world. Empty spaces have never looked so full of ambiguity and promise. What are they? Where are they? You will be captivated.
Stills Gallery, 36 Gosbell St, Paddington.
http://www.stillsgallery.com.au/artists/varga/

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FOR THE MARCH DIARY…

New Book Release (available now)
+ In Conversations (for the Diary)

The Dealer is the Devil – An Insiders History of the Aboriginal Art Trade.

Written by Adrian Newstead (with Ruth Hessey). Published by Brandl & Schlesinger.

L-R Book cover, The Dealer is the Devil; Opening Night Speeches with front l-r Stuart Purvis; Adrian Newstead, Maria Bashir, Governor NSW (Photo by Jim Anderson)

A warts and all, fast-paced, compelling and provocative account by one of the country’s leading dealers in Aboriginal art, Adrian Newstead – a character well placed to tell such a story. The Dealer is the Devil is the story of the modern Aboriginal art movement and art market – an important chapter of contemporary Australian art history. Within the space of just forty years, Indigenous artists transformed the perception of their culture from something of strictly ethnographic interest into one of the great internationally acclaimed contemporary art movements. What a read! Grab a copy if you can.

Tue 11 Mar In Conversation with Indigenous Art Curator, Djon Mundine OAM @ Abbotsleigh Gallery

Sat 27 Mar In Conversation with SMH Art Critic, John MacDonald @ Gleebooks

Book available in selected book stores, online or signed copies from Cooee Gallery.

Cooee Aboriginal Art Gallery, cnr Lamrock Ave & Chambers St, Bondi

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PHOTOGRAPHY in March…

Patricia Casey. Little Secrets

04 – 22 Mar OPENING Tue 04 Mar 6-8pm

Part of Art Month Sydney.

l-r The Illusionist, Patricia Casey; The Reclusive Impulse, Patricia Casey

Delicate hand embroidered photographs on cotton, these are unique, highly collectable and exquisite. The artist can take anywhere from 10-40 hours on each artwork. Using perfect tiny backstitch and French knots, Casey traces the outline of branches, blossoms and leaves, reminiscent of nerve pathways and the circulatory system, the secret hidden worlds of the human body. Casey says ‘we all have an inner core that we don’t reveal…little secrets that we keep to ourselves..a mental landscape inaccessible to others’. A beautiful collection of portraits and a not to miss exhibition.

NG Art Gallery, 3 Little Queen St, Chippendale

www.ngart.com.au

www.patriciacasey.com.au

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ART & SCULPTURE in March…

Sally Simpson. Venerated Remains

19 Mar – 12 Apr OPENING Thur 20 Mar 6-8pm

Details of 3 sculptures, Venerated Remains – fish bones, lace, mud, gold leaf, Sally Simpson
If you missed the extraordinary work of this artist during her two Canberra shows, then make note of this Sydney exhibition. Simpson’s artworks are a response to the environment and sites undergoing change. The materials used in these sculptures include materials she collected at Lake Mokoan in Victoria – discarded irrigation pipe, fish bones and mud. Wrapping the delicate objects in vintage lace and finely applied gold leaf, this work is a reflection of the fragility of the land in flux. Her drawings of mummified fish are simply beautiful. Everything is strangely beautiful – a compelling exhibition.
Stanley Street Gallery, 1/52-54 Stanley St, Darlinghurst

www.stanleystreetgallery.com.au

www.sallysimpson.com.au

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Pop-Up December 2013 (goodbye) & January 2014 (hello) Newsletter.
December so completely got away from me and now we are about to welcome in 2014. Here are some wonderful summer exhibitions and events to note in your new year’s calender. Plus for something different, one of the best foodie eBooks I reckon’ you can buy…AND the recipes work! And a stunning waterfront cottage to rent right on the Hawkesbury you might like to know about. Oh, I love summer…
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THE EXHIBITION…
Summer Show – 24 Artists portray ‘Summer’
Curated by Sandy Edwards, Arthere
06 Jan – 02 Feb OPENING 16 January 6-8pm

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Image from the Summer Show Exhibition, Black Eye

Showcasing the work of twenty four local photographic artists who have been inspired by the warmth and long days of the unique Australian summer. The collective and individual experiences of summer are captured by each of the artists, celebrating the time of year when memories are created and souls rejuvenated. The photographic works are by a mix of new and established artists, all selected by renowned photographer and curator Sandy Edwards.
Black Eye Gallery, 138 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst
www.blackeye.com.au
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THE BEST SHORT FILM FESTIVAL…
Flickerfest – 23rd International Short Film Festival
10 – 19 January

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2014 Flickerfest International Short Film Festival Poster
The best Summer Cinema ever! The full program is on online and for those not in Sydney, with such an extensive touring schedule, Flickerfest probably does come to your town – or one nearby. If the launch night is something to go by, the program this festival is jam packed and impressive.
Flickerfest, Bondi Pavilion, Bondi + Touring Nationally
www.flickerfest.com.au

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THE COOKING BOOK…
SOULICIOUS eBook by Awia Markey
Recipes & interviews from a Soul Food Journey to the USA

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Cover Art, Recipe and Package offer for Soulicious

This little eBook package costs only 25 bucks (free shipping). It comes in a downloadable PDF format for ipad, android & laptop. The recipes of African-American soul food were collected by the author on her ‘soul food journey’ across the USA, including Miss Nellie’s, Mert’s and Spoonbread Too. There are also a couple of Aussie chefs & diners get a mention (Jazz City Diner, Blue Plate Grill & Memphis BB Pit). 70 recipes, 17 interviews with soul food chefs and 200+ colour pages. I love the Cajun-style Blackened Fish with Dirty Rice, the Candied Yams and Cracklin’ Cornbread. Also can’t wait to try the Southern Peanut Pie and Banana Pudding with Honey Soul Wafers. Best check it out online.
Awia ate in soul food diners, kitchens and iconic restaurants across the USA and back to Aus.
Best to buy online:
www.soulicious.com.au

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THE EVENT…
SYDNEY FESTIVAL 2014
09 – 26 January

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I love to check out the free stuff and am curious about ‘The Merchant’s Store’ – strangely scaled interactive architecture installation at Darling Harbour; Paradiso Terrace Bar at Sydney Town Hall; and the Christian Boltankski ‘Chance’ installation at Carriageworks. The Spiegeltent has so many great bands and music nights on offer you are mad not to go to one of them – even if it just to be inside such a wonderful structure. A big program this year.
Sydney Festival, multiple venues
www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2014/

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Wobby Beach House
Little Wobby Beach, Hawkesbury River.
 

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MY FAREWELLs & THANK YOUs…
I have worked with some wonderful artists and shows this year – also galleries and curators.  I want to thank them for all the great work!

Most of all I want to thank Sandy Edwards for all her wisdom, friendship and support, as well as the damn fine exhibitions she has put on this year, showcasing great photographic talent in this town (See Summer Show above).

Farewell and thank you to Martin Sharp and what he has contributed to art, music and iconic culture since the 1960s.  He has added colour to my day everyday for many years!

Many thanks to everyone who actually reads my newsletter.

Next year many fab shows to look forward to so hope you stay tuned.  If you don’t want to receive my newsletters click on this UNSUBSCRIBE link.