The response to our first lecture on great historic houses of the USA was outstanding. In this lecture will take a look at a further 25 stunning houses including Oheka Castle (Huntington, New York), Mount Vernon – George Washington’s Estate, Frederic Edwin Church’s Mansion, (New York), Winchester House (San Jose, Ca), The Glass House (New […]
Enjoy a trip down memory lane as we take a walk past some of Melbourne's fine old theatres and locations of former theatres. Remember the days of the Tivoli, the Metro on Collins (Former Auditorium) and many more... Ticket $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate) BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Wander into any cemetery you will find many gravestones especially in the Victorian era that feature more than just words but sometimes fascinating decorative schemes. Deciphering the meaning behind these symbols can be an instructive exercise - so if you see a broken column it usually indicates a life cut short and the ivy is a sign of […]
Enjoy a trip down memory lane as we take a walk past some of Melbourne's fine old theatres and locations of former theatres. Remember the days of the Tivoli, the Metro on Collins (Former Auditorium) and many more... Ticket $28 (includes all booking fees and a coffee, tea or hot chocolate)
Immerse yourself in 19th century Melbourne in ‘Hanging by a Thread: The Ways Of Women’, a story of 4 women’s lives. 'Hanging by a Thread: The Ways of Women' is a 50 minute prologue performance that culminates at Old Treasury Building's current exhibition 'Wayward Women? ' Based on historic research, the play presents a taste […]
Immerse yourself in 19th century Melbourne in ‘Hanging by a Thread: The Ways Of Women’, a story of 4 women’s lives. 'Hanging by a Thread: The Ways of Women' is a 50 minute prologue performance that culminates at Old Treasury Building's current exhibition 'Wayward Women? ' Based on historic research, the play presents a taste […]
Every now and again a temporary art exhibitions will achieve fame for its impact on the world of art. Exhibitions have evolved from from juried salons to “blockbuster” extravaganzas, to themed group exhibitions. New curatorial presentations changed the way people viewed and assessed art which then encouraged artistic innovation. This lecture looks at some of […]
Frank Lloyd Wright (June 8, 1867 – April 9, 1959) remains one of the most influential architects the world has ever seen. In a seven decade long career he designed over 1,000 structures. He believed designing in "harmony with humanity and its environment, a philosophy he called organic architecture. He was forthright, his ideas resonate continue to resonate […]
Immerse yourself in 19th century Melbourne in ‘Hanging by a Thread: The Ways Of Women’, a story of 4 women’s lives. 'Hanging by a Thread: The Ways of Women' is a 50 minute prologue performance that culminates at Old Treasury Building's current exhibition 'Wayward Women? ' Based on historic research, the play presents a taste […]
Immerse yourself in 19th century Melbourne in ‘Hanging by a Thread: The Ways Of Women’, a story of 4 women’s lives. 'Hanging by a Thread: The Ways of Women' is a 50 minute prologue performance that culminates at Old Treasury Building's current exhibition 'Wayward Women? ' Based on historic research, the play presents a taste […]
Enjoy a walk around the the impressive grounds of the University of Melbourne (established in 1853). The University features a fabulous collection of architecture of different styles as well as some very beautiful grounds dotted with public art and architectural treasures. Some of you might recall that I did this walk many years ago but […]
Immerse yourself in 19th century Melbourne in ‘Hanging by a Thread: The Ways Of Women’, a story of 4 women’s lives. 'Hanging by a Thread: The Ways of Women' is a 50 minute prologue performance that culminates at Old Treasury Building's current exhibition 'Wayward Women? ' Based on historic research, the play presents a taste […]
Immerse yourself in 19th century Melbourne in ‘Hanging by a Thread: The Ways Of Women’, a story of 4 women’s lives. 'Hanging by a Thread: The Ways of Women' is a 50 minute prologue performance that culminates at Old Treasury Building's current exhibition 'Wayward Women? ' Based on historic research, the play presents a taste […]
Enjoy a walk around the the impressive grounds of the University of Melbourne (established in 1853). The University features a fabulous collection of architecture of different styles as well as some very beautiful grounds dotted with public art and architectural treasures. Some of you might recall that I did this walk many years ago but […]
As one of the oldest art forms, monumental sculpture has been presented in spectacular outdoor settings since antiquity. The princely estates of Renaissance and Baroque Europe were populated with marble nymphs and classical deities. Major art museums throughout the world feature large-scale sculpture in their gardens and courtyards. But the idea of a park or […]
Sir Arthur Ernest Streeton (8 April 1867 – 1 September 1943) was one of Australia's most important landscape painters and a leading member of the Heidelberg School of Australian Impression. He also served as an Official War Artist in World War I. The NGV is presenting a major exhibition on Streeton starting in April so […]