Ash Brom, Author at ArtsHub Australia

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

Three pieces of artwork by Glen Downey of faces made up of organic matter like plants and animals.

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.

Ash Brom

Nov 19, 2024

Three photographic artwork from Honey Long and Prue Stent in white, peach and green exploring close ups and textures.

Exhibition review: Honey Long and Prue Stent: Body Heat, Arc One Gallery

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

Ash Brom

Nov 18, 2024

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.

Book review: Squat, John Safran

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

Ash Brom

Oct 24, 2024

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

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

Ash Brom

Oct 17, 2024

Two men and a trans woman sit at a table with a white table cloth in a production of 'Chasing Dick: A Love Story'.

Theatre review: Chasing Dick: A Love Story, Theatre Works

Dax Carnay-Hanrahan’s new production is powered by three sensational performances.

Ash Brom

Oct 9, 2024

An inverted triangle with a chunk taken out of it is covered with black and white print and sitting on a small plinth. A white spotlight is shining on it.

Exhibition review: Bandarr Wirrpanda and Yinimala Gumana: Timeless, MAGMA Galleries

MAGMA Galleries showcases spectacular contemporary Indigenous Australian art

Ash Brom

Oct 2, 2024

An illustration line drawing of a man's torso with a Polaroid around his neck. He is carrying a photo of his face. Tony Woods.

Exhibition review: Tony Woods, Magma Galleries

A slick Melbourne gallery celebrates the life and works of a staggeringly prolific artistic chameleon.

Ash Brom

Sep 5, 2024

Photo of a bald man looking sideways and below him in another photo, a man with long brown hair and a three-day growth. On the right side is a book cover in pink and black. With the words 'Keanu Reeves and China Mieville' in large pink font. There is a small illustration of a hooded man and a pig-like creature.

Book review: The Book of Elsewhere, Keanu Reeves and China Miéville

The film star and award-winning writer collaborate on a novel that successfully fleshes out Keanu Reeves’ 'BRZRKR' comic book universe.

Ash Brom

Aug 13, 2024

Five ceramic artworks in light blue. They each have legs on them. They are hollow, with toadstools inside.

Exhibition review: Generation Clay, Bunjil Place Gallery

'Generation Clay' presents Asian heritage celebrated and tweaked in a superlative mix of art and community.

Ash Brom

Aug 12, 2024

Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of a bald man with a beard. On the right is white cover with a drum and drumsticks. And the title/author 'The Shortest History of Music' and Andrew Ford in black font.

Book review: The Shortest History of Music, Andrew Ford

Andrew Ford’s new book is stunningly comprehensive, but its academic tone would be a daunting slog for the average reader.

Ash Brom

Jul 31, 2024

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