As I climb the steep stairs, the scuff marks covering the walls are jumping out at me. I feel a bit overdressed as I climb, turning right after every five or six steps. These steps look like they could do with a coat of paint. A thought passes through my mind, “I hope this goes… Read More »
Sunlight seeps through the open windows, flooding the room with bright, glorious light. The fading greenish hue coming through the wooden floor boards reminds me of outdoors. It’s rustic and simple, with its abundance of wood reminding us of a larger, open world outside. But do we want to explore it? Not me. I want… Read More »
Recently, The Netherlands and France pulled funds together in order to acquire a rare pair of portraits by Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn for a total of 160 million euros! The two countries are said to have diffused a potential bidding war over the two full-length portraits of a young couple – Marten Soolmans and Oopjen… Read More »
…At least such was my recent experience at the exhibition of “The Greats” at the Art Gallery of NSW. The exhibition presented around 70 works from the museums of Scotland, including drawings and paintings by the great art masters between 15th and 20th centuries. Da Vinci, Botticelli, Titian, Rafael, Rembrandt, Monet, Cezanne, Creuze, Watteau, Sargent!… Read More »
This Valentine’s Day weekend, Sydney art enthusiasts have the opportunity to delight in a brand new collection of ink and watercolour drawings by Christabel Blackman. As a lover of art forms that require skill and continuing professional development, I was thrilled to have a sneak peek at this upcoming exhibition at the Trevor Victor Harvey… Read More »