Lola Greeno: Cultural Jewels is the eighth iteration of Australian Design Centre’s Living Treasures: Masters of Australian Craft series - a biennial recognition and national tour of an iconic artist whose body…
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Step back in time to New York circa 1940 and the most sought after performer was an enthusiastic, albeit off-key soprano, Florence Foster Jenkins, affectionately known as the first lady of the…
For many artists, sport has already been a ‘happy hunting ground’ within their practice. Australia’s mythology, sense of identity and achievement is linked to sport and our social rituals are often structured…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Yanni Jai Thoolen could be described as a fair haired Hagrid, a gentle giant or even ‘Thor’. At the very least the six foot seven (202cm) Rosebud man…
By Andrea Louise Thomas Photo: Yanni San Antonio, Texas, changed the course of Mt. Eliza photographer, Lisa Atkinson's life. When she was 16, she decided to spend a year as an exchange…
Thomas Murray and the Upside Down River Frankston Arts Centre Theatre Saturday 10 March, 7.30pm, 140 minutes, including interval Member from $40, Adult from $45, Concession from $42, U30 from $27, Schools…
By Brodie Cowburn Pictures Yanni The property Whistlewood in the hinterlands of Shoreham has a rich and storied history. Built in the 1870s by the Tuck family, the house has belonged to…
Fred Whitson is an artist on the Mornington Peninsula’s radar, having recently taken up the call of the muse and already exhibiting works locally and overseas. The Californian born painter has made…
By Melissa Walsh Photos Daryl Gorden The moody, modal and timeless quality of Celtic music is brought to life by local trio SugaTree. Peninsula Essence talks to the trio about the…