Ash Brom

Ash Brom has been writing, editing and publishing books, stories, journals and articles for over 25 years. He is an English as an Additional Language teacher, photographer, actor and rather subjective poet.

Ash Brom's Latest Articles

A red car installation that is perched on one side on grass.
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Installation review: BIG Sculpture, St Kilda Trail

A perfect summer's day activity: public art finding in a beachside location.

A painting by Merrin Eirth that features a cactus, a clown and an inflatable silver dog balloon.
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Exhibition review: Merrin Eirth, Vietta Korren-Steele, Works on Paper Salon, Tacit Gallery

Tacit’s last show for 2024 is a whirlpool of talent.

Two panels. On the left is Kathryn Lomer, who has long wavy brown hair. On the right is the cover of 'The Furphy Anthology', written in yellow chalk copperplate.
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Book review: The Furphy Anthology, Joanne Holliman (editor)

The fifth edition of 'The Furphy Anthology' has a few moments of brilliance. 

A print of four apostles worshipping a 'Sale Ends Today sign i n red and white by Banksy.
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Exhibition review: The Outsiders Melbourne, Flinders Lane

New street art gallery gives Hosier Lane an appropriate and impressive neighbour.

A room that features an sculpture in the centre as well as a couch and a painting.
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Exhibition review: The Limits of My Language Are the Limits of My World, Gertude Glasshouse

Emerging Curator award-winner Annabel Brown blends art with academia to create a fascinating but muddled message. 

A painting of a snail by Mike Makatron with a shell that depicts a garden.
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Exhibition review: Nature of Nature: Mike Makatron, Backwoods Gallery

Prolific mural artist hosts a rare gallery exhibition with exceptional results. 

Three pieces of artwork by Glen Downey of faces made up of organic matter like plants and animals.
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Exhibition review: Glen Downey, Isabella Hayes, Kate Pullen, Dan Go, Nyssa Braid, Off The Kerb Gallery and Studios

Independent Melbourne art gallery again proves its finger is on the pulse. 

Three photographic artwork from Honey Long and Prue Stent in white, peach and green exploring close ups and textures.
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Exhibition review: Honey Long and Prue Stent: Body Heat, Arc One Gallery

Visionary photography duo serves up a smorgasbord of colours, textures and ideas.

Two panels. On the left is a photo of John Safran, a man with fair hair and a beard. He's holding up glasses to his face. On the right is the cover of this book, 'Squat' that features him peering over a wall.
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Book review: Squat, John Safran 

Australian satirist’s latest prank works better in theory than in practice.

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Theatre review: Why Not Believe in Everything?, Club Voltaire

Laura Fisher’s first play is poetic, vibrant and very funny. 

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