The Sydney Traveler

I’ve always been a music nerd. Some of my favourite memories of childhood see me sitting with my dad and his vinyl collection while my mum worked nights. He’d carefully take the records out of their sleeves and tell me about the songs, explaining their lyrics and telling me the history of the bands. So I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to check out Henry Diltz’s current exhibition at Blender Gallery.
For the uninitiated, Henry Diltz is one of the world’s greatest rock photographers. In California Dreaming we see a candid image Joni Mitchell playing guitar in her backyard while Eric …read more

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Celebrate sun, surf, and sand with the Summer Moments exhibition opening this Thursday.
The exhibition sees 12 local painters and two photographs interpret the sunny season of summer! Virginia Bucknell, Anita van Grootveld, Joanna Jaraczewska, and Janicke Johansen are just some of the contributing artists.
“Summer Moments invites its viewers to admire the variety of artistic interpretations of the summer theme and celebrates the gift of life in a myriad of styles,” said Inna Moshkovich, Art Moment Gallery’s curator and abstract artist.
The exhibition will show until December 24, making it a welcome respite from the heat and from the Christmas shopping!
Dates: From …read more

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Beached from Keith Loutit on Vimeo.

Local photographer Keith Loutit has put Sydney on the world stage with this fascinating video of Tamarama Beach. Isn’t it fantastic?
He’s used a technique called “tilt-shifting” along with time-lapse photography to create this miniature beachscape.
“Speeding up time allows me to tune the vibrations of the water to look like water in a bath tub rather than waves in the ocean or make people march like ants across Bondi Beach,” he told The Sydney Morning Herald.
“I wanted to help people take a second look at places that were very familiar to them by detaching them from …read more

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Have you seen Sculpture by the Sea yet? Australia’s largest free sculpture exhibit opened last Thursday, and it’s already attracting massive crowds.
And it’s not hard to see why. The exhibition stretches along the Bondi to Tamarama costal walk, so you get a workout while you’re enjoying some original art! The views from the coastal cliffs are stunning, providing a beautiful backdrop to these works. The year’s Sculpture by the Sea features more than 100 sculptures from seven different countries around the world.
Before you go, I recommend visiting the Sculpture by the Sea website. On the main page you’ll find a …read more

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Sydney has the chance to see some stunning works by some of the world’s finest impressionist painters. The Art Gallery of New South Wales is the only Australian stop for the acclaimed Monet and the Impressionists exhibition.
Impressionism revolutionised the modern art world with its energy, light, and beauty. The exhibition from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston brings together prized works by Claude Monet and his contemporaries Renoir, Cezanne, Degas, Manet, and more.
The exhibition features 29 works including Monet’s famed Water Lilies. See it before it leaves Oz!
Dates: Daily until 26 January 2009
Time: 10 am to 5 pm
Location: Art …read more

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Sydney’s largest public art festival, Art & About, kicks off today. The event is celebrating its seventh year, which promises to be one of the biggest yet. Over three weeks Australia’s emerging and established artists will join international stars in a series of exhibitions and events in the streets and galleries of Sydney.
So keep your eyes peeled, because art is all around you! These are just some of the highlights!
Sydney Life (October 4 to 26): More than 20 vibrant photographs will be presented in the natural outdoor gallery of Hyde Park. If you visit on weeknights from October 13-24, you …read more

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One of my favourite local art exhibitions is the Chalk Urban Art Festival. There’s just something so beautiful about seeing such amazing works that you know will never last once the elements attack.
This Thursday 35 artists armed with only coloured chalk will transform a two by three metre space of cement into an incredible artwork. Over the next four days they’ll work on their pieces and chat to the passersby.
That interactive element makes the Chalk Urban Art Festival so much more accessible than some of those snooty gallery shows. Where else can you see art come alive in front of …read more

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We’ve all heard of the ARIAs and the AFIs, but what about the APPAs? APPA stands for Australian Professional Photography Awards. As you can imagine, the standard is first rate.
They don’t get the fanfare of the music or film awards, but you can see Australia’s best photographs at the annual APPAs Travelling Exhibition. There’s even a few New Zealanders thrown in for good measure. These amazing images show you just how skilled, imaginative, and innovative local photographers are.
Their works are diverse, with subjects including landscapes, portraits and weddings, press, advertising, and science, environment and nature.
Best of all, it’s entirely free. …read more

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Get a jump on the next hot trends at the Young Blood: Designers Markets.
The markets bring together 70 up-and-coming designers, who will showcase everything from jewellery and fashion to furniture and homewares.
Like all good markets you can talk with the designers themselves and take home something truly original.
The markets have a strong tradition of unearthing the “next big thing,” launching the careers of Millicent & Frank and High Tea with Mrs Woo. Who will the next discovery be? You’ll have to see for yourself!
Dates: August 14-17
Time: 6 to 9 pm tonight, 10 am to 6 pm Friday to Sunday
Location: Powerhouse …read more

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Culture vultures and foodies can happily come together at the Gallery Café. This rustic eatery in Annandale delivers both in abundance, making it a favourite amongst locals.
Almost every square inch of wall space over the two levels is adorned with works from some of Sydney hottest young artists. And the best part is, if you see something you like you can take it home. Everything displayed here is for sale.
It’s quickly earning a reputation for serving up some of the best breakfasts in the inner west thanks to the interesting menu which goes beyond your average bacon and eggs. Those …read more

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