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 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.

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

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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…

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.

Two panels. On the left is a headshot of a brunette man with a light beard, black top, white shirt and tie. On the right is a book cover with 'Big Time' written repetitively in different colours.
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Book review: Big Time, Jordan Prosser

Jordan Prosser’s much-touted first novel sometimes flies off its own tracks, but is nonetheless a very impressive debut.

Two panels. On left is a bald man wearing a floral short sleeve shirt standing in front of foliage. On the right is the cover of a book titled 'Aussie Rock Anthems" in red, blue, black and white colours.
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Book review: Aussie Rock Anthems: The Stories Behind Our Biggest Hit Songs, Glen Humphries

Music journalist Glen Humphries’ slick, passionate, photo-packed celebration of Australian rock hits some targets but misses others.

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