Keyword results: Illustration
What:
The Finch and the Flower launch
Where:
Lamington Drive, 89 George St, Fitzroy
When:
Tues Dec 2, 6-8pm
How much:
Free!
Description:
Straight from a show at Thinkspace gallery in LA, Brisbane local Lilly Piri launches her show at Lamington Drive this Tuesday. There are drawings and paintings of things like cats and deer wearing paper hats. But will there be ladies elbowing each other in the privates as they scramble towards the payment desk like last time? (It's true, this happened to my friend.
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: Free booze & Food
What:
Freshly Baked Gallery online launch
Where:
On your internetz!
When:
Fri 21 Nov, 12noon
How much:
Free!
Description:
We don't usually write things up that don't require you to leave your couch (ref: ‘Life Be In It'). But this week there's something happening online that you should cancel real-world plans for. Freshly Baked Gallery is an online exhibition venue where you can wander through a space, view and purchase art.
Event: Launch
Stimulus: Do-rags and baggy get ups
There's something about Oslo - something very, very strange. These three little books, collections of work printed on subtly varying paper stocks, are like peering through a semi-transparent shower screen into his unique mind.
Someone said that the root of all comedy lies in a kind of superfluous rigidity, in the comedic subject not realising or not acknowledging that a given situation has changed, and so acting in a way that, while only a moment ago was appropriate, is now inappropriate.
What:
Sine Deo - Al Stark and M P Fikaris launch
Where:
Brunswick Bound, 361 Sydney Rd, Brunswick (opposite Savers)
When:
Sat Nov 8, 2-5pm
How much:
Free!
Description:
The curator, Arlene Texta Queen, says Al Stark and M P Fikaris are 'two powerful beards'. Like Peter Russell Clarke and Rolf Harris. The Two Fat Ladies. John and Yoko. Dennis Wilson crossed with this scary owl crossed with afternoon tea. That's what to expect this Saturday at their launch.
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: Cordial
What:
The Tiniest Spark. Drawings and prints by Kat Macleod
Where:
Lamington Drive, 89 George St, Fitzroy
When:
Launching TONIGHT! Thurs Nov 6, 6-8pm
How much:
Free!
Description:
Kat Macleod's creations are so distinct that even if you saw one of her illustrations squashed under someone's shoe, you'd still recognise her. She's dressed up the infamous daily shopping advisor, Michi, and published her very own cocktail book complete with Kat Macleodish noodlings.
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: Free booze & Food
What:
Lord of Light - New works by French (UK)
Where:
Don't Come, Lvl 2 Royal Arcade, 314 Little Collins St, Melbourne
When:
Launching Mon Nov 3, 6-8pm
How much:
Free!
Description:
French is an artist from Aldershot, but he lives in Brixton. We like him because he sends the kind of press releases we can understand - including answers to all the questions we would have asked, rather than a paragraph with the word 'tension' in it 14 times. Behold: "French draws pictures all day, whilst sitting in his underpants listening to death metal, drinking tea.
Event: Exhibition
Stimulus: Free booze & Food
What:
Ghost Patrol and Miso - Nesting & Dying launch
Where:
Metro 5 Gallery, 1214 High St, Armadale
When:
Launching Wed Oct 22, 6-9pm
How much:
Free!
Description:
Miso and Ghost Patrol don't do things by halves. They're launching a show and a book with it next Wednesday. They also put on a quality opening event, as evidenced by The Drawing Machine launch a few months ago. Remember? Or perhaps you don't. Rest assured you had some beverages. They've been working on their book for a solid six months and they'd love you to see it.
Event: Launch
Stimulus: Free booze & Food
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