A recent search in Brisbane for art galleries was less than encouraging until we visited the Woolloongabba art gallery at 613 Stanley Street. Director Alex Shaw was articulate and informative about the works on display and the artists exhibitions. This gallery gives opportunities to local artists, national artists as well as renting rooms for display […]
In December 2013 I visited the Gallery of Modern Art in Queensland as a friend had heard of this amazing exhibition – Cai Gui-Qiang: Falling Back to Earth which includes four installations. These are extraordinary and will be there until 16 March 2014 – highly recommended for anyone in the family – a must see. […]
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Visited January 2013 – a great place to stay cool An outstanding gallery with amazing exhibitions, this time it wasRadiance: The Neo-Impressionists. Luminious landscapes, stunning portraits in a style that at first appears to be like Monet’s impressionism style, but differs in that the paint is dabbed on the canvas instead of using […]
I visited the National Gallery of Victoria in January as I do every time I visit Melbourne. Always having a great selection of artworks in its permanent collection which are on display over several floors including the Joseph Brown Collection which I have several favorites. This includes abstracts to landscapes of all mediums, well worth […]
Eltham, Victoria, Australia Visited January 2013 – a must see Montsalvat is an artists centre created from a heritage listed property including 12 acres of established gardens, wonderful historic buildings with many studios and workshops. Only 20 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD this is a beautiful place to stroll amongst the trees, often accompanied by peacocks, discovering artworks amongst […]
