Archive for November, 2008

Bertram Mackennal

Posted by linden on November 30th, 2008 filed in artists

I’m just back from Melbourne which was a feast of arts in several forms, and a feast of food and family as well! One of the reasons I headed over the Bass Strait at this time was to liaise with my researcher brother to try to solve a mystery (well it is to me) about [...]

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Mike Parr

Posted by linden on November 22nd, 2008 filed in artists, exhibitions, tasmania

Last night was a bit unusual. Mike Parr was performing another time focused event that highlights his ability to endure circumstances that would leave most people cold in a few minutes. His steady and patient demeanour emanated from the section of flooring, built into the corner of the historic Bond Store in the Tasmanian Museum and [...]

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Flowers and memory

Posted by linden on November 20th, 2008 filed in general

I must admit I have enjoyed watching the landscape shows that feature a family garden being renovated to something entirely new and different in a weekend, but when I think about it as an option my own garden I can’t help but wonder how I could enjoy a garden that isn’t full of plants that [...]

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