Fellow artist Yvette Wroby reviews the just opened exhibition of Almanac favourite Kate Birrell’s “Spectators” series of art work. Do yourself a favour and check out Kate’s art and website.
Spectators: A Studio Exhibition.
December 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of The Almanac’s many artistic treasures – Kate Birrell – is set to unveil a new showing. Read more…
The Sport and Enlightenment Debate: Angela Pippos
November 13, 2014 by 4 Comments
Angela Pippos took the anchor leg for the Basil Sellers Art Prize great debate and smashed them like guitars.
The path to enlightment debate: Tinsel Tony Wilson’s opener
November 13, 2014 by 2 Comments
Tinsel Tony Wilson got the team off to a flyer with this speech which sets out very clearly (and amusingly) why sport is the better (more reliable, quicker?) path to enlightenment.
The path to enlightenment: sport v art
November 13, 2014 by 6 Comments
Tinsel Tony Wilson, Ange Pippos and I were definitely wearing the white shorts for this one. The debate at the Ian Potter Museum of Art attracted a terrific audience (very responsive). But we got flogged by Robert Nelson, Alicia Sometimes and Justin Heazlewood (hearty congratulations). Thanks to Dave O’Neill for sitting in the chair.
The Great Debate. The path to enlightenment: sport or art?
November 11, 2014 by 1 Comment
Come and see sport and art fight it out at The Ian Potter Museum of Art. Wednesday Nov 12. Details in this post.
Guineas Day….. Again
October 17, 2014 by 12 Comments
Art and Words from Kate Birrell – say no more. Kate and her kids adopt a wiser approach to Guineas Day than the ‘other half’.
Almanac Book Cover 2014 Unveiled
September 28, 2014 by 4 Comments
Kate Birrell and Jim Pavlidis eat your heart out. [The work of P. Baulderstone, being amusing – JTH]
The Famous Footy Art Show at The Artists’ Garden launched this Friday, Sep 5 – all welcome
September 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Enjoy the traditional start to the finals by attending the launch (by John Von Goes of JVG Radio Method fame) of the famous Footy Art Show this Friday Sep 5 from 6pm at the Artists’ garden in Fitzroy. Details in this post. All welcome. [Great night – Ed]
Some Almanac artists feature.
AFL Round 23 – Sydney v Richmond: Finals Birth; the Agony
September 1, 2014 by 9 Comments
For those of who who didn’t watch Sydney v Richmond, here’s the next best thing: a spectator’s script with image of the crew at the pub.
Football enigmas
August 26, 2014 by 3 Comments
Steve Hodder looks at the artwork of the 1970’s South Melbourne players created by Chris Rees.
2014 Basil Sellers Art Prize at the Ian Potter Museum of Art
August 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Australia’s premier sport related art exhibition is now on in Melbourne. Check out the details.
Crio’s Q? Art and sport?
August 12, 2014 by 12 Comments
What was your home gallery growing up?
Could you easily list fav sculptures, photos, paintings and books that are sports related? (What are they?)
And what is on the walls of your dream shed?
Carnival of Footy
August 7, 2014 by 5 Comments
Kate Birrell shares a luxuriant spread of food, art and junior footy lightning carnival. A gourmet spread with something for everyone – dieters best avoid. Check out the Almanac Art link and contact us if you would like a Kate painting gracing your walls.
Friday Night; Bright Lights
July 27, 2014 by 2 Comments
Parents huddle in their cars on a cold evening at junior footy training, hoping to avoid the dreaded Team Manager’s allocation of game day tasks. Kate Birrell’s glorious art and wistful words capture it all.
Jim Pavlidis Exhibition in Geelong
July 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Jim Pavlidis’s exhibition /Accounts of my Dancing Evenings – Season 1914′ is on at the Geelong Gallery.
Martin Tighe in the running for Archibald Prize
July 16, 2014 by 6 Comments
Congratulations to artist Martin Tighe, on being short-listed for this year’s Archibald Prize.
Glen Eira Artists Society Members Exhibition
June 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Much-loved Yvette Wroby invites everyone to the Glen Eira Artists Society Exhibition (where Yvette’s works and Kate Birrell’s works will be on show).
Cold Morning; Best Seat
May 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Kate Birrell braves the cold, Sunday morning, junior footy circuit (from the safety of her old car) and adds a brilliant sketch of the game for good measure.
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