Ashurbanipal: King of the World and Assyria – British Museum
Starting November 8 The British Museum will present I am Ashurbanipal: King of the World, King of Assyria showcasing his ability to read write & debate scholars
Cultural Development
MoMA at NGV: 130 years of Modern and Contemporary Art, Opens
The exhibition from MoMA New York on show at NGV International until October 7, 2018 captures the je ne sais quoi of the eternal; a grand conversation of ideas
Women of a Certain Age – Jewel Studded Book says Rose Niland
Women of a Certain Age is a treasure chest of courage, fairness, justice, prudence, love, generosity, vulnerability, truth, discernment, intelligence and wisdom
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
Yellow Block Sandstone – TWT, Conserving Sydney’s Heritage
TWT Property Group have commissioned artist Maria Fernanda Cardosa to create a series of sculptures from 12 tonnes of historic ‘Yellow Block’ Sydney Sandstone
Eugéne Delacroix – Devoted to his Craft at The Met, New York
The Met Fifth Avenue has 2 outstanding exhibitions in 2018, celebrating the genius of French Romantic artist Eugéne Delacroix; Devotion to Drawing and Delacroix
Mao’s Last Dancer Exhibition – Immigration Museum, Melbourne
Celebrating the life and work of Mao’s Last Dancer the Exhibition: A Portrait of Li Cunxin will be on show June 16 – Oct 17 at the Immigration Museum, Melbourne
Mystery Road – Aaron Pederson & Judy Davis, Outback Art Noir
Greatly anticipated ABC TV Series Mystery Road with Aaron Pedersen and Judy Davis is visually sumptuous, as they go about solving the riddle of two missing boys
Australian Brandenburg Visiting Karakorum: A Musical Journey
La Camera delle Lacrime joins the Brandenburg for a performance about one man’s quest to convert the Great Khan to Christianity in the Mongol capital, Karakorum
Alliance Francaise and La Fete de la Musique, Melbourne 2018
Organisers at the Alliance Francaise in Melbourne have found the perfect place to hold Le Fete de la Musique festival, June 21 in the Eildon Mansion at St Kilda
Tea With The Dames – The Difference Between Truth & Illusion
Dame Judi Dench ends this very special visit for tea with four of England’s grandest Dames with the quote ending – “… we are such stuff as dreams are made of”!
Solo: A Star Wars Story – Loving a Scoundrel Means Outcomes
Our fav self-obsessed ‘scoundrel’ Hans Solo as played by American Actor Alden Ehrenreich, had big shoes to fill in SOLO: A Star Wars Story but does so admirably
Melbourne International Festival of Lieder and Art Song
Melbourne International Festival of Lieder and Art Song will take place July 7 – 13, 2018, Melba Hall, Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, Melbourne University
Royal College of Physicians Salutes a Summer of Architecture
Royal College of Physicians modernist classical building at London by architect Sir Denys Lasdun, will be integral to the London Festival of Architecture, 2018
Australian Haydn Ensemble at TDRF House Museum & Gallery
Australian Haydn Ensemble will play a ‘bespoke’ program of sublime music at The David Roche Foundation House Museum & Gallery, Nth Adelaide for its 2nd birthday
Mother’s Day Suggestions: Special Treats Making Memories
Mother’s Day in modern times is meant to honour the woman who gave you birth and to thank her for the myriad of ways she has, and still contributes to your life