Category: Design
Celebrate this International Dance Day with a classic
Celebrating a classic dance movie, The Red Shoes this international dance day.
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Futura – modernity in type
An influential font drawing on modern design aesthetics influencing urban and cultural environments internationally. Find out more…
Failing to see Toulouse-Lautrec
I write about living. Documenting an attempt of life – if I haven’t done it I’m not writing about it. This is an exception. The National Gallery of Australia in Canberra is hosting an exclusive exhibition and I am failing to see it. The exhibition, Toulouse-Lautrec: Paris and the Moulin Rouge is a first for Australia. Never has such a complete retrospective of Toulouse-Lautrec … Read More Failing to see Toulouse-Lautrec
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Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado at QAG
See the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) showcase exhibition, Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado until 4 November 2012. An Australian exclusive, the showcase is over 100 Spanish masterpieces from 16th to 18th Century. QAG has outdone itself creating the Spanish experience creating a vibrant atmosphere complete with Spanish food & tapas lounges. There were some of the most breathtaking works I’ve seen, in this collection. … Read More Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado at QAG
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Creativity of fashion designers magnified
What I’m going to argue today is that because there’s no copyright protection in the fashion industry, fashion designers have actually been able to elevate utilitarian design, things to cover our naked bodies, into something that we consider art. Because there’s no copyright protection in this industry, there’s a very open and creative ecology of creativity. — Johanna Blakley Blakley’s discourse shows the fascinating response of designers in an industry that is both practical … Read More Creativity of fashion designers magnified
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World Press Photo Exhibition at Brisbane’s Powerhouse
I always make the effort to see the World Press Photo when it comes to Brisbane. It has been at the Brisbane Powerhouse since the 2 June 2012 and finished this Sunday. I’m not sure where it heads next – but if it’s in your city it’s worth your time. The exhibition has been showcasing and profiling the worlds best press photo’s for 55 … Read More World Press Photo Exhibition at Brisbane’s Powerhouse
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Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers in Brisbane
Brisbane is celebrating the Belle Epoque with an exclusive exhibition of drawings from the Musee d’Orsay, Paris. The exhibition, ‘Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers 1850-1918‘ starts on 24 March until mid-June 2012. Featuring works from Edgar Degas, Edouard Vuillard, Edouard Manet, Camille Pissarro, Pierre Bonnard, Auguste Rodin, Berthe Morisot and Jean François Millet,Pierre—Auguste Renoir the works are centered around the changing roles and perception … Read More Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers in Brisbane
Fashion meets Decor
Source: sweethomestyle.tumblr.com via Stylelist on Pinterest Combining some of my favorite things – fashion, design and living spaces… There’s a real sense of style that’s really appealing – even if creating an apartment that repels tetestorone.
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Henri Cartier-Bresson
Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Man, The Image and the World is now showing at the Queensland Art Gallery. It celebrates the life and work of photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson. The exhibition features over 250 photos, many of which capture iconic periods in history such as post-war Europe and USSR, Japan, revolutionary China and a grief stricken India. I found the work to be beautiful, haunting and … Read More Henri Cartier-Bresson
Icons of Style: Costumes of Mad Men
Icons of Style Exhibition toured the east coast of Australia finishing in Brisbane in October. The exhibition highlighted some of the famous costumes from the TV show, Mad Men and was curated by Janie Bryant, the shows award-winning costume designer. If you missed the exhibition you can catch the essence from the below interview with Janie for Chadstone Fashion TV (with exquisite white lily’s … Read More Icons of Style: Costumes of Mad Men
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Love and Breakfast Exhibition Opening
I had the pleasure of being invited to the genuine (champagne) gallery exhibition opening of an artist friend. She was opening at an artists cooperative in Chinderah. Unfortunately I was too sick to go, which I really regret. Not just because I love to go and show support of young artists. But this was an important occasion for my friend and I very much … Read More Love and Breakfast Exhibition Opening