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A place to see a few photos and a few words about Sydney art exhibitions when you can't get there yourself. Or when you want to see photos of yourself on the internet.
I Know Where I’m Going! @ galleryeight
Elke Reinhuber’s new show “I Know Where I’m Going!” opened at galleryeight on Friday night. It was such an amazingly positive title for a show of eerily melancholy photographs exploring the theme of diverging paths and direction.
Posted in Opening (old) | Comments OffStill Life – FBi Fundraiser Auction @ The Art Gallery of NSW
FBi is a radio station that seems to always be in desperate need of cash and and as a result these guys have some very creative fundraising ideas. 2009 saw them have a shot at asking Richard Branson for $1 million and the birth of Still Life. Still Life is an auction of donated artworks from local and international artists with proceeds going to ensure the station’s survival.
Posted in Opening (old) | 1 Comment »de MeXICO – Lance Richardson @ China Heights
- Pueblo Fantasma – Lance Richardson
Wtih a self explanatory title like “de MeXICO” we probably need not elaborate, but we will: this collection of photos were taken in Mexico. Photographer Lance Richardson has put together a snapshot of Mexican life. He brings us the city, the desert, the people and the politics while avoiding as many stereotypes as possible. Amazingly, he’s mostly succeeded. Richardson aims to bring home evidence of the “real” Mexico.
Posted in Opening (old) | Comments OffNot With a Whimper But With a Bang @ PolyGallery
When the pin is pulled Mr grenade is no longer our friend - a.m. ink on board, 2010
The handout for the latest show at PolyGallery summed up the exhibition nicely: “pieces by a range of disturbed young artists whose work is executed with dark humor and astonishing talent”. Love it!
Posted in Opening (old) | 1 Comment »Rather be Naked – Whitespac3 @ Mils Gallery
Suspended - Brandy Alexander
“Rather be Naked” is a show about exposure. Not necessarily of the lack-of-clothing variety, but of being seen and noticed. This group show was put together by the people at Whitespac3: a new online community for Australian artists.
Posted in Opening (old) | Comments OffGirls N Cars – Fiona Wolf @ China Heights
When you hear the title “Girl N Cars” what springs to mind? Trashy car magazines? Bikinis? Autosalon? Fresh from a win at this years Head On Portrait Prize, Fiona Wolf has different ideas.
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