Check it out-Dandenong Festival of Lights!

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By Celeste Hawkins   When was the last time you visited Dandenong? Have you ever visited Dandenong? Where is Dandenong?! I hear you scream! Just off the Princes Highway about 30 minutes from the CBD of Melbourne, it is an ever expanding suburb and cultural hub, with great food and a market that people travel from far and wide to visit. There is …

Indigenous Art heats up Sydney this month!

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By Celeste Hawkins   Warning. This post may contain the names and images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people now deceased.  One of the most joyful parts of writing these posts, is the learning that happens with it. I am excited that more and more media releases are being sent to me about Australian Aboriginal artists working across a wide range of …

This Week: A Micro Post…

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By Celeste Hawkins   I have just finished writing an essay, so there is always a mini celebration to be had after this. My mini celebration is giving myself a bit of a break. Only a bit. However, it’s also a call out to follow me on Twitter at @artandcurious . I only just joined a few months back. I …

How is your knowledge on Contemporary Art? 4 Must Read Articles:

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By Celeste Hawkins   Have you ever had an argument with a friend or family member about what constitutes a ‘good’ work of art? Or even whether, something is indeed, art? Anyway, if you feel as if you need an injection of knowledge for when this next need arises, I can highly recommend these 4 to get you going!     …

Paint the Town RRR-Radiothon!

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By Celeste Hawkins I know I am probably preaching to the coverted for here, especially for some of you Melbourne readers. But for those of you checking this site out from across the seas, or even interstate I’d like to direct you to Melbourne’s own independent community radio station-3RRRFM. It can be streamed online here at www.rrr.org.au or listened to on 102.7FM in Melbourne. …