GoMA exterior | photography by Natasha Harth

Taking a pro-active approach to my burgeoning sans-business interestes I organised a little jaunt to Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) for the Douglas Kirkland: A Life in Pictures exhibit.

I always enjoy a visit to Southbank and the cultural centre precinct. I just like the spaces, the opportunity to people watch. So when I read about the Douglas Kirkland exhibition in the Brisbane Festival guide (albeit after the festival officially finished) it was ticking all the right boxes. I get to enjoy the surrounds, I can meet with some friends and instead of the usual people-watching we’ll head up to the exhibit and look at celebrity-snaps-as-art.

Kudos to the curator for this one. I was completely drawn in from the first giant picture of Liz Taylor as you enter the exhibit. There were stunning portraits, beautifully executed with many subtle details that keep me engaged for much longer than usual. There’s two series of Judy Garland and Marilyn Monroe respectively, that really caught my eye.

The exhibition at GoMA continues until 24 October 2010 and is FREE admision. So you’ll be able to treat yourself to a drinkie at Era after.