Kevin Densley’s poem reworks a classic 19th century French painting into an imagined three-part contemporary picture that critiques today’s consumerist society.
Almanac (Covid) Life – Lockdown submarine
July 19, 2021 by 8 Comments
All you need is love sometimes…in this time and place E.r was moved to share a local riff on one of Ringo’s finest moments while living in lockdown.
Almanac (Footy) Art and History: 1904 VFL Grand Final: Fitzroy v Carlton
July 1, 2021 by 3 Comments
DJ Williams continues his series of articles combining art and football history. This time he covers the 1904 Grand Final between Fitzroy and Carlton.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Eddie Betts’s Shorts’ – Steve Rogers
May 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Steve Rogers expresses his love of footy with memories of icons of the game, especially Eddie Betts’s shorts.
Almanac Life: The Painting
May 7, 2021 by 9 Comments
How many Almanackers have associated our regular columnist Smokie with the world of fine art? No? You Philistines! Here’s the tale to set you straight.
Almanac Music: Jeff Lang at the Trinity Sessions
April 30, 2021 by 2 Comments
With live music slowly making a comeback, Greg A went to see Jeff Lang perform as part of the Trinity Sessions. He was blown away by Lang’s marvellous musical skills on a fine night.
Almanac (Pure) Art: Badly Drawn Rugby League’s ‘Nev Hornery (with Brian Davies)’
April 22, 2021 by 2 Comments
John Harms recently discovered the artist known as Badly Drawn Rugby League, and requested he draw him an old favourite.
Almanac Music (and Beer): Southwark Bitter – another view
February 17, 2021 by 6 Comments
Liam Hauser has never tasted Southwark Bitter, but that didn’t mean Mickey Randall’s earlier piece didn’t hit quite a few 1980’s musical buttons, as well as a family artistic connection.
Almanac Art: Collingwood FC 1902 VFL Grand Final, MCG by DJ Williams
February 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
DJ Williams captures a crucial moment in Collingwood FC history: the 3/4 time huddle during the 1902 VFL Grand Final, as the club contemplates winning its first VFL premiership.
Almanac Life: Summer Trip
January 10, 2021 by 9 Comments
Kate Birrell remembers the joys of a summer trip with her family of eight piled snugly in the Ford Fairmont to visit her grandparents in Albury in the 70s.
AFL 2020: A Reflection (featuring this year’s Premiership poster)
October 30, 2020 by 5 Comments
Ben the Artist returns with his thoughts on the season like no other and reveals his annual premiership poster to celebrate the Tigers’ back-to-back flags.
Almanac Art: Day of the 2020 Grand Final
October 27, 2020 by 16 Comments
Tiger fan Kate Birrell shares her long, long day of waiting for the night of the Grand Final that inspired yet another superb artwork.
Almanac Art: A prelude to the 2020 AFL Grand Final from DJ Williams
October 19, 2020 by 2 Comments
They’re the last teams standing in 2020, but as the artwork of Darren ‘DJ’ Williams shows, Richmond and Geelong have been standing for a very long time.
Almanac Footy Art: ‘Dusty 2020’ by Nick Howson
August 5, 2020 by 2 Comments
Nick Howson has has painted an action portrait of Dustin Martin that also says a lot about the year we are having.
Almanac Cricket: A Feast of Cricket in India
July 9, 2020 by 4 Comments
Cricket, India and artist John Campbell make for a compelling palette to draw in the sports-lover, the eye and the taste buds. It’s all here in one enchanting story.
An Hour in Heaven
July 2, 2020 by 5 Comments
Robbie Flower, an excerpt from Damian Balassone’s recent release, ‘Strange Game in a Strange Land’.
AFL Premiership Posters (with a nod to WEG)
June 11, 2020 by 4 Comments
Taking his lead from the late WEG, Ben the Artist has produced a series of premiership posters of his own. [First published in early 2018, he has added the Eagles and Tigers posters – Ed]
Almanac Rugby League – An old rivalry resumes: Roosters v Rabbitohs
May 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Roosters v Rabbitohs – the rivalry goes back a century and more. They’re back again tonight and we’ve got them captured by John Campbell’s artwork!
Almanac Roadtrips: Tea in Taree
January 7, 2020 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell and family take the road to Taree, and arrive just in time for tea.
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