Vale Martyn Cook – Notice Sydney Memorial Service, 11.4.2019
April 11, 2 for 2:30 pm, friends and colleagues of the late antiques dealer, Martyn Cook, are invited to gather at Darlinghurst in Sydney for a Memorial Service
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Bauhaus: Architecture & Design – Spontaneity of Life
The Bauhaus (1919-1933) was a school for creatives, which came into existence in 1919 under the guidance of German born later American architect, Walter Gropius
Culture Summit 2019: Abu Dhabi – Responsibility & Technology
Culture Summit: Abu Dhabi an international group of cultural influencers; museum directors, curators and artists will consider the role of museums in the future
New York Botanical Garden – Informing A World View of Nature
The New York Botanical Garden through its Humanities Institute has received a grant to expand its fellowship and public program offerings informing a world view
History Revisited – Teachers Be Sure Children are Listening!
Collecting ‘snippets’ of info about our social and cultural development, I came across this in an old file today, having saved it to laugh aloud again – Enjoy!
Lindsay Tuffin: Man of Influence – Tasmanian Times, A Legacy
Founder, editor & publisher of the Tasmanian Times Lindsay Tuffin has announced his retirement leaving behind a rich legacy of truth and integrity in journalism
Melbourne Design Week: NGV 2019 – Shaping the World’s Future
Melbourne Design Week 2019 program is about business technology and community coming together to enrich Australian culture and society through design excellence
New York Botanical Garden – The Orchid Show: Singapore!
New Yorkers All! Hop off your chic Corbusier chair, grab your friends and family and go to see a very special exhibition; The Orchid Show: Singapore at the NYBG
Students Striking from School March 15 – Safe Climate Future
Students are striking from school March 15, as they want politicians to take climate change, the biggest threat to their generation and those to come, seriously
Quilts: Made Military Fabrics – Cowra Regional Art Gallery
War and Pieced is an exhibition of Quilts, made from military fabrics, chosen from the collection of Sydney based leading International authority, Annette Gero
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May Gibbs: Wondrous Adventures – Travels in Gumnut Land
The expressive nature of May Gibbs characters, and their adventures in the Australian bush, captivates the hearts and minds of her growing fans around the world
Artistar Jewels: Contemporary Jewellery, On Show 2019, Milan
Artistar Jewels, a show in Milan is sure to dazzle as it offers an unprecedented reading on contemporary jewellery, produced using ancient and modern techniques
Tapestry: Thousands of Threads Weaving the Story of Life
Tapestry is a hand-woven material with a ribbed surface created as the design is woven, the combinations of threads forming a picture, weaving the story of life
Royal College of Physicians, London – Getting Under the Skin
‘Under the skin: illustrating the human body’ at RCP London Feb 1- March 15, explores the art and science of anatomical illustration, medieval world until today
Cancer: My Experience, My Journey – Life Begins Anew
An old saying, patience is a virtue is very true for those with cancer, and, in the meantime at the end of chemotherapy, I’m looking forward as life begins anew
Christmas Gifts vs Experiences List – by Carolyn McDowall
Christmas is a good time to reflect on the gifts we give whether object or pleasure and question will what we choose offer more than momentary pleasure, or more