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Archive for the ‘Art’ Category

October 23rd, 2008

Keith Loutit Shrinks Sydney

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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 […]

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October 20th, 2008

Sculpture By the Sea in Sydney

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 […]

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October 16th, 2008

Impressionist Art Comes to Sydney

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 […]

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October 4th, 2008

Get Art and About in Sydney

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 […]

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September 2nd, 2008

Chalk Art at Darling Harbour

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. […]

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August 26th, 2008

Australia’s Best Photography on Show

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 […]

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August 14th, 2008

Young Design Blood at the Powerhouse

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 […]

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August 10th, 2008

Art and Food at the Gallery Café

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 […]

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July 31st, 2008

Do It With Denim

Domayne at Alexandria could be the most unlikely space for an art exhibition ever. Yet that’s exactly where you’ll find Do It With Denim, a fun and funky exhibition celebrating Jeans for Genes Day.
Young design students have reworked their favourite pants into some functional and fashionable home furnishings. Considering how comfortable denim is to wear, […]

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July 26th, 2008

AC/DC Exposed at Blender Gallery

Aussie rock music fans have their last chance to see one of the coolest photographic collections around this weekend. AC/DC Exposed showcases the works of Phillip Morris, a rock journalist who captured the band at the height of their fame.
The exhibition features some 60 photos, including the publicity shots for High Voltage and Jailbreak, previously […]

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