Christmas is defined by two things. Those who are present, and those who no longer are. It took me leaving the country, and myself, to realise this. Love is what we have, love is all we have. Cherish it.
Reflections on Mirka Mora: Child of the holocaust, mother of our Melbourne
We might have recently lost Mirka Mora, but to me, she is inexorably linked to the past, and the memories of home that never waver.
Ultramarine dreams: The relevance of art in hurried times
In times of short attention, art seems to be a passe institution. However, the more things change, the more we should covet the methods of the old masters.
The Process: Death, the living artform and the artist
What inspires the artist? The process is varied as much as it is guarded, so we’re asking some to share. First up, musician Anita Lester on religion and living death.
Obit: Dear Leonard Cohen
The passing of verbal sage Leonard Cohen has touched many, but for myself, it’s a deep jolt, and I reconcile my pain with his immortal words.