John Russell: AGNSW Surveys Australia’s French impressionist
An enigma in the history of Australian art painter John Peter Russell (1858-1930) is remembered as ‘warm-hearted, a man for whom friendships were very important
La Belle Époque
Susan Graham, ACO & La Belle Époque – A French Celebration
Poetry and music in the age of La Belle Époque come to life as America’s favourite Mezzo-soprano celebrates all things French with Australian Chamber Orchestra
Maison Cartier – Timeless Design and Unmatched Craftsmanship
The story of Maison Cartier and the superb pieces of jewellery and objet d’art produced throughout their evolution from 1847 until today transcends the ages
The World of Women – Two Shows at QAGOMA Brisbane
If you are at Brisbane in Queensland you can enjoy two superb shows about Women in the modern age on at the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
The Beautiful Era
Beauty and innovation were important aspects of La Belle Époque, that beautiful era in Europe c1890 to 1914 when France and its European neighbours were at peace. It was a time of political contrasts. Working class militancy and organized socialist movements built on the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity….