Arts & Culture
Finding ghosts and inspiration in Chinatown
It’s mid-afternoon in Melbourne and I’m surrounded by the familiar heritage buildings in Chinatown, though without much time to appreciate them.
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The Age of Innocence
Fine artist Julian Clavijo is the only local artist I’m aware of who’s attempted a reverse transition i.e. from the gallery wall to using the street as his canvas!
Read MoreDrowned by history
Two plays recently performed in the CBD vividly demonstrate the difference between prose and drama by resting too obviously on their historical settings.
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Hall
St Patrick’s Hall, on Bourke St between William and Queen streets, was designed by Samuel Jackson and built in 1849 on land purchased by the St Patrick’s Society.
Read MoreKeep Calm and carry on stencilling!
Calm’s paste-ups are infrequent but much anticipated.
Read MoreJúlia Both: a jewel in the urban landscape
Júlia Both, although she has contributed to many collaborations, doesn’t consider herself a street artist, but as an artist/illustrator who occasionally works in public.
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Broke and bodiless
At Dymocks in Collins St someone had left a stray novel amongst those listed for the much-publicised Stella Prize for women’s writing.
Read MoreTop five street style trends
The Autumn Winter Fashion Weeks have given us insight on which street styles are in and which ones are out.
Read MoreAutumn palette
Summer may have left us for another year, but its bright colours will see us through another season!
Read MoreThey’re on a roll!
This month, we showcase Shaun Hossack and his street art management agency, Juddy Roller.
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Kenangan: A love letter to home
Theosophical Society prepares to merge library and bookshop after falling on hard times
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