“The Edge of the Possible” is a film that charts the dramatic creation of the iconic Sydney Opera House, featuring rare interviews with Danish architect Jørn Utzon as he reflects on his role in the conception and construction of the landmark. The film won the Gold Plaque Best Documentary at the HUGO Awards; a special film-maker’s screening will show at Denmark House on Thursday 19 November at 7pm.
Jørn Utzon was awarded first prize in an international architecture competition to design an Opera House for Sydney. In 1957 he flew to Australia to begin work on the construction of the greatest building Australia has ever seen and, indeed, one of the finest achievements of modern architecture. In 1966, Utzon was forced away from the project and has never returned to Australia, defeated by political issues that he was not able to overcome. Read more…
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Emerging Brisbane artist Jacqueline Hill recently had paintings accepted at a Brisbane Masters selection exhibition and in the same weekend received an award at a prestigious north coast art show, leading her to host her own exhibition at Gallery 54 in Paddington next month.
The ‘Busy Waiting’ exhibition will feature Jacqueline’s exploration of nature’s serenity juxtaposed with the hectic and exciting urban lifestyle in which we enjoy living yet simultaneously are its captives.
Each acrylic, pastel and watercolour artwork has been inspired by her personal journey of seeking simplicity in a busy and mad world. Read more…
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Leading New Zealand artist Jane Kellahan has tonight won the $A20,000 Australian Cricket Art Prize.
Fourteen Kiwi artists along with 218 Aussie painters submitted works for the inaugural Aussie cricket art prize competition, in which 32 paintings were selected.
Kellahan, from Wellington, was the only New Zealander to make the final and she was announced the winner at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) at a gala function tonight. She received a phone call from the organisers in Sydney earlier today. Read more…
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Artist Deidre Copeland
What do jeweller Michael Hill, cricketer Richard Hadlee, equestrian rider Mark Todd and bungy jumper AJ Hackett all have in common? They are among 11 famous names in a rare first big portrait art exhibition opening at Queenstown Airport Terminal tomorrow night.
The big close-up paintings are by Cromwell’s award-winning artist Deidre Copeland who just recently gave birth to her second child. Deidre had all the works completed just before she went into labour.
The exhibition features 11 of New Zealand’s notable New Zealanders. They include mayor Invercargill mayor Tim Shadbolt, former Stock Exchange chairman and NZ Olympic president Eion Edgar, world hall of fame cricketer Richard Hadlee, double equestrian Olympic gold medallist Mark Todd, Queenstown mayor Clive Geddes, bungy inventor AJ Hackett, Everest climber and top expedition leader Guy Cotter, winemaker Alan Brady, businessman and entrepreneur Michael Hill, writer Owen Marshall and speaker-entertainer Gary McCormick. They are all South Islanders. Read more…
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“A feast for ballet fans and a delightful fantasy for novices.… full of show-stopping moments of technical wonder” Sunday Herald Sun September 2009
Melbourne audiences have sold out The Australian Ballet?s return season of Stanton Welch?s masterpiece The Sleeping Beauty – now it?s Sydney?s turn as the company prepares to bring the production to the Opera House from 4 December.
Premiering in 2005, this dazzling interpretation of a classic favourite struck a powerful chord with the public.
Achieving critical and audience acclaim, The Sleeping Beauty is a lavish version of the traditional showpiece created by The Australian Ballet?s Resident Choreographer and Artistic Director of Houston Ballet, Stanton Welch, and eminent designer Kristian Fredrikson. It is beautifully enhanced by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky?s rich score. Read more…
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“If you’re homeless, basically your only address is your phone”
For disadvantaged young people, a mobile phone is much more than an accessory; it is a critical means of staying connected to support networks. Telstra’s Access for Everyone program, recently supplied mobile phones plus starter kits to Melbourne Citymission for a photographic exhibition called ‘Mobile Home’ – an insightful exhibition created by homeless young people that documents the homeless experience through the mobile phone medium. Read more…
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Artist Deidre Copeland
What do jeweller Michael Hadlee, cricketer Richard Hadlee, equestrian rider Mark Todd and bungy jumper AJ Hackett all have in common? They are among 11 great big portraits in a rare first portrait art exhibition opening at Queenstown Airport Terminal this month (September 25).
The big close-up oil paintings are by Cromwell’s award-winning artist Deidre Copeland who has just given birth to her second child. Deidre had all the works completed just before she went into labour late last month. Read more…
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Kurv Magazine’s I’m with Barbie…world photo day be creative, participate.
To celebrate Barbies 50 year anniversary Kurv Magazine has partnered with Barbie to become the Guest Editor of Kurv018.
Take a picture of you and your Barbie on the1st of August, Kurv’s, I’m with Barbie day… and send it to Kurv Magazine for possible inclusion in our global photo feature. Read more…
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Leading NZ nude artist Melissa Sharplin will bare her latest retro series at Wellington’s famous Affordable Art Show starting in Wellington on July 31.
Sharplin showed off her retro nude series last year that was inspired by discovering a secret stash of 1970s Playboy, Penthouse, Mayfair and Viva magazines. Her saucy oils received huge attention and they all sold like hot cakes. Read more…
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