DAVID Hockney is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century and an important contributor to the pop art movement of the 1960s. This exhibition highlights his talents as one of the greatest printmakers of our time and is a thrilling insight into the mind of an iconic artist still searching for new ways of seeing. The exhibition is drawn from the National Gallery of Australia’s extensive collection, presenting over 80 works from 1961 to the present day including prints developed using lithography and etching, photocopiers and fax machines, and more recently, iPhones and iPads. A…
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ISAACS MP Mark Dreyfus has poured cold water on reports that he is thinking of resigning before the next federal election. In response to a report that he was considering calling time, Mr Dreyfus tweeted “despite reheating of baseless rumours this morning, as I said in August I’ll be staying and fighting the next election.” Mr Dreyfus has been member for Isaacs since the 2007 election. The shadow attorney general comfortably retained his seat at the last election, with a 3.45 per cent swing towards him recorded despite the Labor Party’s failure to win government. First published in the Chelsea…
THE seniors festival has kicked off for 2019, with over 100 free and low cost activities on offer around the municipality. Live performances, exercise classes, workshops, markets, and tours are just a few of the things which are available to do this year. The mayor Georgina Oxley said “the Victorian Seniors Festival theme for 2019 is get into it and there’s no better way to do that than to get involved in the many activities Kingston has on offer this October for you to enjoy and feel part of your local community.” “The city will come alive with a huge…
CHILDREN’S artwork shining a light on climate change and the importance of environmental sustainability will be showcased at Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale this month. The exhibition is curated by the Kingston For Human Rights group. The group is volunteer run and aims to raise awareness about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The group holds an annual children’s poster competition for local schools, with the theme this year “Help Clean Up the Planet”. The theme was chosen as it aligns with article three of the Declaration of Human Rights, “everyone has the right to life”. The posters went up on…
A HEALTHY crowd came out to enjoy the opening of the Nairm Marr Djambana group’s new garden and playground last week. Kirrup’s Garden was officially opened on 3 October with a smoking ceremony and ribbon cutting. Chairperson Deb Miller, children, elders, and local politicians came down on the day to celebrate. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke told followers on social media that it was “a pleasure” to help open the new garden and playground. The Nairm Marr Djambana group’s mission statement is to “build and strengthen cultural understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Indigenous peoples through…