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

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.

Ash Brom

Oct 24, 2024
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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'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Four panels of artwork featuring four people, two men and two women.
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Exhibition review: John Mandich and Jean-Paul Zilliacus, Montsalvat (Barn Gallery)

John Mandich showcases 25 Archibald portraits in the only place big enough for them, Montsalvat’s Barn Gallery, co-exhibiting with sculptor…

Ash Brom

Jul 30, 2024
Photograph of an iceberg.
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Exhibition review: Samira Khadivizand, Elaine Batton and Bridie Nelson, Artemisia Gallery and Event Space

A relatively new art gallery in Melbourne’s inner-south once again proves it attracts some of Australia’s best emerging artists.

Ash Brom

Jul 29, 2024
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