Reviews
Exhibition review: Heavenly Bodies, James Makin Gallery
The ceramicist turns our attention to the vibrancy of ancient artefacts and repositions them in our contemporary context.
Exhibition review: NotFair, 333 Malvern Road, South Yarra
A dance of light and darkness with a brilliant array of artist on view at NotFair 2023, ‘Alchemy’.
Opera review: Aida, QPAC
Musically first-rate and impressively sung, Verdi’s 'Aida' rises above the idiosyncrasies of this 21st century production.Â
Book review: So Close to Home, Mick Cummins
A powerful and authentic tale of drug addiction.
Book review: Beatrix & Fred, Emily Spurr
Two loners and their odd, off-kilter relationship.
Exhibition review: Fairy Tales, Gallery of Modern Art
From the 'once upon a time' to the 'happy ever after' the summer exhibition at Brisbane's GOMA is a feast…
Book Review: Ordinary Gods and Monsters, by Chris Womersley
A suburban crime thriller with darkly humorous undertones.
Music reviews: Taylor Made and Summer Camp Festival, ALWAYS LIVE Festival
As 'Taylor Made' and 'Summer Camp Festival' proves, live music is back.
Book review: How To Order Eggs Sunny Side Up, Lisa Collyer
A debut collection of poetry that breaks down taboos about the state of women’s bodies and the state of the…
Lecture review: An Evening with A C Grayling, QPAC
What is the meaning of life? Professor A C Grayling has the answer.Â