Alita: Battle Angel – An Artificial, Although Beating Heart
Hollywood does not always get the emotional tone right but in Alita: Battle Angel, Robert Rodriguez did not get it wrong, either says Derek Parker in his review
The White Book by Han Kang – Beauty, Poignancy and Resonance
The White Book by Han Kang offers beauty, poignancy and resonance, a knowledge of what is lost and what is gained; how one becomes the other, says Derek Parker
The Costume Designer: Edith Head and Hollywood by Derek Parker
The Costume Designer: Edith Head and Hollywood at Bendigo Art Gallery showcases costumes created by Hollywood legend designer Edith Head from the 1930s to 1960s
Hokusai: On Show NGV International, Expression and Influence
Derek Parker reports the Hokusai show on display at the National Gallery of Victoria reveals the artists breadth of expression and influence on the world of art
Jim Dine: A Life in Print – Versatility & Creativity at NGV
Jim Dine is sometimes categorised as a Pop artist, although a NGV exhibition of his prints shows the real breadth and creativity of 100 works, covering 45 years
Buddha’s Smile – NGV Exhibition Review by Derek Parker
The NGV has brought together key works from its own collection for the exhibition Buddha’s Smile, ranging from centuries-old antiquities to contemporary works
The Art of Discarding: How to Get Rid of Clutter & Find Joy
Guest author Derek Parker says ‘The Art of Discarding’ by Nagisa Tatsumi makes you think again about what your life needs by helping you to declutter your life
Rare Books Have Remarkable Stories to Tell says Derek Parker
Every house has a bookcase says Douglas Stewart, principal of Douglas Stewart Fine Books in Armadale Melbourne, and should have rare, special, meaningful books
The Last Painting of Sara de Vos a Page Turner – Book Review
Sydney writer Derek Parker reviews novel by Australian author Dominic Smith, The Last Painting of Sara de Vos, a page turner, set in the Golden Age of Dutch Art
Vale PD James, Baroness of Holland Park – Woman of Influence
Janet Walkers Tribute to P.D James Baroness of Holland Park who wrote with imagination and flair, her books were hard to put down until the final credits rolled
Melbourne Museum’s, The Art of Science Exhibition – Review
Janet Walker reviews the Melbourne Museum’s, The Art of Science Exhibition, revealing its archived treasury of scientific art illustration curated by John Kean
Davitt Awards 2014 – Ellen Davitt to “Promiscuous hybridity”
Sisters in Crime (Australia) created the annual Davitt Awards for women’s crime writers honouring Ellen Davitt Australia’s first crime writer & fostering talent
Autumn in Marvellous Melbourne 2014 – Balmy Beautiful Days
Janet Walker reports on events, entertainments and special places to visit during the balmy days of autumn in Melbourne, Victoria for The Culture Concept Circle
Rome: Piranesi’s Vision – A Man for All Mediums and Seasons
18th century engraver Giovanni Battista PIranesi’s works exaggerated vegetation rampaging unchecked through Rome’s antique buildings, impressing Grand Tourists
Melbourne Staying Cool – Summer Music, Art and All That Jazz
To survive dramatic summer heat fluctuations in Melbourne Janet Walker rocks out to all that jazz in clubs, views fab art or chills out to music at MSO concert
Bitter Wash Road by Gary Disher – Smooth, Assured Mastery
Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher says Janet Walker is smooth assured crime writing at its very best by an award winning author and master of his craft; intrigue