Tag: Art
Design imitating life imitating technology imitating life imitating design…
by Eva Wynne
I crossed paths with an article about a design study into the behaviours + practices we adopt from using technology. It roused my interest. Firstly – I am now acutely aware that I actually practice some of the things described. I had been blissfully unaware until I saw the article on co.DESIGN. The design study, Curious Rituals actually illustrates common trends in behaviour created … Read More Design imitating life imitating technology imitating life imitating design…
Failing to see Toulouse-Lautrec
by Eva Wynne
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
The Maltese Falcon – Movie remakes from the sublime to ridiculous #1
by Eva Wynne
The Maltese Falcon, starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor from Dashiell Hammett’s novel by the same name is an excellent adaptation and classic film noir. This book-to-film adaptation receives an honourable mention in the adaptation hall of fame.
+ Art, Exhibitions, Music, Uncategorized
Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado at QAG
by Eva Wynne
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
+ Art, Fashion, Uncategorized
Creativity of fashion designers magnified
by Eva Wynne
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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Modern Woman: Daughters and Lovers in Brisbane
by Eva Wynne
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
+ Art, Exhibitions
Love and Breakfast Exhibition Opening
by Eva Wynne
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
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Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life
by Eva Wynne
I found myself in Sydney at a loose end so headed over to The Museum of Contemporary Art at Circular Quay to view the travelling Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life exhibition. Despite being in the exhibitions last day’s, the gallery was still fairly packed: with a line out the door. The exhibition took up the entire top floor of the museum. There were a … Read More Annie Leibovitz: A Photographer’s Life
Space invaders – touring exhibition
by Eva Wynne
The University of Queensland, UQMuseum is hosting the traveling exhibition – Space Invaders: australian . street . stencils . posters . paste-ups . zines . stickers. The exhibition focuses on Australian Street Art, which is a unique collection sponsored and curated by the National Gallery of Australia. There’s some fantastical satire, beautifully graphical representations and just plain fun images — what’s more there’s some genuine ingenuity and skill (i.e. … Read More Space invaders – touring exhibition
Fragments of Eva 