Deconstructing Louise
Looking at Tom Roberts’ portrait of Louise Smith, Sylvia Walsh digs deep. Sylvia writes: ‘As a reflection of historic appearances this painting raises many questions: Who was Louise? Captured in …
Another COVID Experience
Over recent weeks we have heard a lot about state borders and restrictions. The limitations placed upon us have created significant consternation and, in some cases, considerable hardship. This has …
Feeling trapped? Write!
The extension of the current pandemic lockdown has caused considerable community consternation. While disappointing and discouraging, my medical background, and continuing awareness of the global health chaos, supports the cautious …
Miss Kitty Fisher
In another delve into the world of Georgian society, Barrie Sheppard introduces us to Miss Kitty Fisher. Barrie writes: The NGV has its Cleopatra about to drop her pearl of …
Love is all you need…
This week I received some reading recommendations from Susie May who suggested writers I might enjoy following up – Rutger Bregman, Jeremy Lent, and Roman Krznaric. Many of us are …
Art of Science
The weekly newsletter from the National Gallery of Victoria reminds us that this week is National Science Week. The article looks at what goes on ‘Behind the Scenes’ in the …
Maison Lesage: Haute Couture Embroidery
Kim Baker is taking a look at a fascinating component of the NGV’s Fashion and Textile Collection. Kim writes: ‘During Stage 3 and now Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne, due …
Tom and Jerry
As the current coronavirus situation remains precarious, and lockdown likely to continue for weeks to come, today’s cartoon in ‘The New Yorker’ reminded me of the need for ‘comfort experiences’ …
My favourite piece
In response to my invitation to post ‘art that has changed my life’, Leone Shaw has sent the following. Leone writes: ‘Carved from limestone 3,500 years ago, as part of …
Season 1 – ‘The Shirleys’
Readers responded enthusiatically to the miniseries ‘The Graftons’ and hoped more might eventuate. Let’s meet ‘The Shirleys’. Our series begins in the affluent Surrey town of East Sheen on 20 …