More ‘bloody’ ox stuff …
In China, the ‘ox’ is not just prominent as a working, mythological, zodiac or artistic animal, it also lends its name to a deep red colour of ceramic glaze – …
A Devlin of an Artist
Prior to ‘cashless covid commerce’ most of us have unknowingly handled Australian gold and silversmith Stuart Devlin’s most enduring artistic creations. Devlin designed Australia’s first decimal coinage system which was …
I have a secret
‘I have a secret’ are four of the most intriguing, and possibly the most infuriating, words. They generate interest, inquisitiveness, frustration and even anxiety. We all like to know what …
A la commode
In the most recent episode of ‘Cocktails with a Curator’, Xavier Salomon from The Frick Collection sips a Kir Royale from a champagne coupe and reflects on furniture made by …
Powolny’s putti
Yesterday’s post looked at gargoyles, so today I will move from ‘the dark to the light’ and look at the other carved objects we might find overhead – putti. A …
Winter
Today is the beginning of winter, and with the rain and current local temperature at 9 degrees, the season is announcing its presence. The National Gallery of Victoria has many …
Lounging on Sunday
Sunday afternoon and time to lounge again in front of a screen, sip on a cocktail (this time a ‘French 75’ – a mixture of champagne, gin and lemon) and …
How NGV guiding led me to become volunteer coordinator for a Melbourne House Museum
Another great post from Wendy Hughes Chuck which also highlights the extraordinary diversity and commitment of guides. Wendy writes: Back in 2011 when I was a trainee guide, and the …
The Gallia and Langer apartments
As we are all spending so much time in our own homes, Wendy Hughes Chuck has written about the furniture from two apartments, which became part of the NGV collection, …