Melbourne Rare Book Week & Melbourne Rare Book Fair in July
The climax of Melbourne Rare Book Week, 5 – 14 July, will be the Melbourne Rare Book Fair in the Wilson Hall at The University of Melbourne, 12 to 14 July 2019
Humanities
Peterloo: Mike Leigh – British Democracy’s Defining Moment
Appalling as it was, the massacre known as Peterloo, is a defining event in the evolution of western democracy and to remember it today, is to honour the fallen
The Wondrous Cosmos in Medieval Manuscripts at The Getty
The Wondrous Cosmos in Medieval Manuscripts is a new exhibition on view April 30 – July 28, 2019, at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center in Los Angeles
Glen Eira Storytelling Festival – I Like the Sound of That!
The Glen Eira Storytelling Festival in Melbourne will be held June 22 – July 7, 2019, highlighting the fusion of art and culture in an atmosphere of celebration
Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World – Getty
The J. Paul Getty Museum in the Getty Center, Los Angeles, will present a new exhibition May 14 – August 18 – Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World
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
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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
The Tale of Genji: A Japanese Classic Illuminated at The Met
Written c1000 at the imperial court in Japan by the Lady Murasaki Shikibu The Tale of Genji has had a profound effect on the evolution of literature and romance
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
Australian Arts & Culture Attractions: Taking Centre Stage
Cultural Attractions of Australia is a single point of contact for travellers, trade partners & media to access premium cultural experiences in iconic locations
Artful Words: Calligraphy in Illuminated Manuscripts – Getty
The written word became an art form during the Middle Ages, when an outpouring of intellectual inquiry through Islamic influence on European thought, took place
Christmas 2018 – Time for Good Cheer, To Praise & Enjoy Life
Our team wish to convey their very best wishes to friends, followers and supporters, whose loyalty and encouragement throughout this year has meant a great deal
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
Mandy Sayer: Misfits and Me – Life, Love, Literature and Art
A delicate mix of misfortune abuse artistic endeavour humour and the magic of Sayer’s pen crafts with literary finesse a significant Australian non-fiction work
Christmas Gift List – Picture Books for Kids by Rose Niland
This year the gifts on my Christmas list, says Rose, are picture books for children. who across the world might be different, but have hearts that are the same
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet, Immigration Museum
Kahlil Gibran: The Garden of the Prophet is a thought provoking literary and art exhibition now showing at the Immigration Museum, Melbourne until 17 March 2018