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thesydneyscene
now in its 14th year of continuous publication
volume 14 number 9 july 1, 2009
Ronnie Tjampitjinpa (Australia b. circa 1942)
Western Desert/Northern Territory/Australia untitled, 2001 painting, synthetic polymer paint on canvas. Collection Art Gallery of New South Wales. © Ronnie Tjampitjinpa. Licensed by Aboriginal Artists Agency
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Celebrating the work of eight Aboriginal artists
» THE Dreamers exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales celebrates the lives and outstanding work of eight distinguished Aboriginal artists who have contributed significantly to Australia’s cultural landscape through their creative endeavours.
The exhibition is drawn exclusively from the gallery’s collection and includes artists from across the country, working in diverse mediums and styles.
From the delicate ochre paintings of the late Tiwi artist Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu Kitty Kantilla, to the bold innovative acrylic works of Western Desert artist Ronnie Tjampitjinpa and the textured and dyed surfaces of Brisbane-based artist Judy Watson, these artists represent the cultural diversity of Aboriginal Australia.
The Dreamers features the work of Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Dr David Malangi, Munggurrawuy Yunupingu, Kutuwulumi Purawarrumpatu Kitty Kantilla, Judy Watson, Rusty Peters, Ronnie Tjampitjinpa, and John Mawurndjul. The exhibition profiles major bodies of work by each artist and draws comparisons with key works by other artists with whom they share a synergy.
The Dreamers, Art Gallery of New South Wales, on exhibition until December 6.
Sydney celebrates indigenous culture
Three generations in triumph of spirit
Rainbow's End |
» RAINBOW'S End premieres in Sydney in late August for a limited season at Riverside.
The play is written by Jane Harrison, whose earlier work, Stolen, had a successful Sydney season.
Rainbow's End is a snapshot of Australian life in the 1950s as experienced by three generations of Koori women.
Playing the mother is film and TV veteran Lillian Crombie, with music performer Christine Anu as her daughter, and newcomer Chenoa Deemal as the granddaughter.
As in the earlier Stolen, the later work is a story of hope, love, and the search for identity and belonging... (more)
Sydney theatre openings this week
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Ravi
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Persian music festival
an Australian first
» SYDNEY is holding Australia's first ever Persian music festival in September.
The festival, Persian Pickles, is both a show of solidarity with the Iranian people and celebration of life and love of music with a showcase of Persian musical talent from fresh young stars to popular big "names".
The headline act is Ravi, the world premiere live performance of a new combo featuring Pedram Nikaeen, star of the Iranian underground rock scene recently relocated to Sydney, and guitarist/singer Ali Mireskandari.
The Factory Theatre, 105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville, September 5 from 6pm. $31 + booking fee. Bookings: (02) 9550 3666 or factorytheatre.com.au.
Celebrating two centuries of string music
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The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
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Ledger's last film
» THE Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, to be released later this year in Sydney, is Heath Ledger's last film. It was screened at this month's Cannes Film Festival.
Ledger's death last year meant that several actors — Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law — have had to step in to fill the role he left vacant.
The film, a morality play concerning a traveling sideshow directed by Terry Gilliam, is to be released in Australia in September.
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Stephen McFarlane
Island Girl, detail
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Winter's summer show
» STEPHEN McFarlane's art, on exhibit at Breathing Colours Gallery until July 12, is primarily inspired by summer.
The exhibition, Somewhere by the Sea, comprises a collection of digital prints in an illustrative and decorative artistic style. McFarlane uses flat areas of color as a design element and also as a way of conveying atmosphere.
Breathing Colours Gallery, 446 Darling St, Balmain, phone (02) 9555 8543. Gallery hours: 10am=6pm Wednesday-Saturday, 12 noon-4pm Sunday.
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» AMONG this week's Sydney theatre openings:
Hay Fever by Noel Coward at Genesian Theatre, Sydney, July 4-August 8. Booking information: Hay Fever.
Lying Cheating Bastard by James Galea and Nicholas Hammond at Old Fitzroy Theatre, Woolloomooloo, until July 25. Booking information: Lying Cheating Bastard.
Someday Suddenly by Wayne Tunks at Sidetrack Theatre, Marrickville, until July 18. Booking information: Someday Suddenly.
» FOR current and coming Sydney theatre productions, the Sydney
Theatre Guide is the place to visit for up-to-date listings and booking
information. Also see What's On in Melbourne.
» IF you have a story to tell, here's how to submit material for publication.
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Larry Rivera, Editor
thesydneyscene is published weekly except in the last two weeks
in December and the first two weeks in January. Copyright 2009 Larry Rivera
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