Martyn Cook: Personal Tribute, Man of Influence & Perception
Today it is difficult to articulate what enriched generations past, but the qualities and values men like Martyn Cook held and honoured, are still worth seeking
Design History & Decorative Arts
Nara: Sacred Images from Early Japan – The British Museum
The British Museum presents 15 major Buddhist and Shinto sacred images 600 – 1300 from Nara Prefecture, leading up to Japanese Olympic and Paralympic Games 2020
NYBG: Brazilian Modern: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx
Brazilian Modern: The Living Art of Roberto Burle Marx at the NYBG, is an immersive experience, with a variety of colors and textures, capturing the imagination
Science Talk, New York Botanical Garden – Protect the Planet
Interested in the Science attached to the care and conservation of our planet … Science Talk, free from New York Botanical Garden, offers a global commentary
New York Botanical Garden – Divine Miss M, Showcasing a Rose
The New York Botanical Garden will present 650 varieties of roses, including their new rose The Divine Miss M flowering for their Rose Garden Weekend June 1 & 2
Royal College of Physicians, London – Modern or Brutal Icon?
Royal College of Physicians, London presents an evening challenging guests to decide if their landmark building is designed in the Modernist or Brutalist style?
Getty Villa: First Major Exhibition on The Villa Dei Papiri
Exhibition of treasures from Villa dei Papiri, one of the most spectacular of Roman 1st century villas, will be on show at its replica; Getty Villa from June 26
Mother’s Day – NYBG, Celebrating in Spectacular Spring Style
May 11 & 12, the New York Botanical Garden will celebrate the Mother’s Day Weekend with a Garden Party in the ravishing beauty of a spectacular spring landscape
Jewels on Queen: Schofield Girls Show, Treasures of the Sea
Jewels on Queen and Anne Schofield Antiques at 36-40 Queen Street Woollahra, Sydney have recently opened an exhibition Treasures of the Sea on show until May 25
Vivid Sydney 2019 – More than a Dazzling Expo of Light
Vivid Sydney: May 24 – June 15 is more than a dazzling expo of light its a festival forum for over three hundred innovative events and vibrant visual spectacles
The Sydney Fair 2019 – Animating the Spirit of the Age
Animated by the ‘spirit of the age, 50 Australian and International dealers and retailers will offer their wares at The Sydney Fair, May 30 – June 2 at Randwick
Gardens: Fine Art of Indulgence – Dreaming Nostalgically
There are many reasons for making gardens, which engage our emotions on many levels, including sight and scent a place where we can enjoy dreaming nostalgically
Lilac, First Emotions of Love – Blooming Beautifully at NYBG
A Lilac Weekend & Plein-Air Invitational will take place Saturday and Sunday May 4–5, 2019 at the New York Botanical Garden led by plein-air master James Gurney
Notre Dame – Aftermath, Respect & Restore Our Lady of Paris
Re-purpose the ruins of Notre Dame with a reflective centre for the spirit, plus provide a place at the heart of Paris, helping those experiencing homelessness
Notre Dame Cathedral: Fire Threatens Heart of French Nation
April 15, 2019, will go down in history as the day the 800 year old Notre Dame Cathedral, which is at the heart of the French nation in Paris, went up in flames
Martyn Cook: Tribute to a Professional Master of His Trade
Martyn Cook (1958-2019) was a true Renaissance man, one whose thirst for knowledge was exceeded only by his desire for more; the epitome of a compleat gentleman