The Laughing TAR
of near and far
marched to the top of the hill
They marched on down again
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25 February 2021
24 February 2021
Marching Song
The Laughing TAR
of near and far
And when they were down, they were down
And when they were only half-way up
They were neither up nor down
marched to the top of the hill
They marched on down again
And when they were up, they were up
And when they were down, they were down
And when they were only half-way up
They were neither up nor down
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21 February 2021
Our Father who art in ...
/ˈpeɪtr(ə)n/
from Latin pater, patr- ‘father’
to Latin patronus ‘protector of clients, defender’,
to Old French patron,
to Middle English patroun, patrone.
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TAR ProgramBehold
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19 February 2021
CULTURAL CONSUMPTION PRODUCTION
A centaur is a creature from Greek mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse. - Wikipedia
A cenTAR is a walk-on composite from Theatre of the Actors of Regard
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) is a 2009 Dutch horror film written, directed and co-produced by Tom Six. The film tells the story of a deranged German surgeon who kidnaps three tourists and joins them surgically, mouth to anus, forming a "human centipede".
A cenTARpede is an elongated metameric composite from TAR mythoLOGOS/HA HA.
The Human CenTARpede
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18 February 2021
re. the eye and the ire
What a joy
to see so much great Australian Open tennis
these past two weeks
Tennis of the Actors of Regard
watching TV tennis
Djokovic refocuses his mind and goes on to win
reading Seeing Zen
Hakuin and the liberation focus of Daruma
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15 February 2021
lockdown 3.0
otherwise the set is a deserted.
Supreme Goddess as Void, with projection space for
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13 February 2021
Lindy Lee at MCA
Lindy Lee : Moon in a Dew Drop
A major survey exhibition
MCA forecourt with 'Secret World of a Starlight Ember' by
Lindy Lee, 2020 - photo by Anna Kucera
Lindy Lee, 2020 - photo by Anna Kucera
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12 February 2021
Year of the Iron Oxide
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11 February 2021
Invite received
ALUMINUM LEAF ON WOOD PANEL, 40 X 40 X 2 IN. | |
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Punctuations of gilding in precious metals, for which the artist is well-known, are suggestive of alchemy and both western and non-western religious beliefs. The use of gold, in particular, has a long history which dates back to Egyptian tomb reliefs and paintings. More recently, it has associations with honour, consciousness and enlightenment, which Gimblett draws upon, embracing its significance across cultures.
Key works in the exhibition, such as New Zealand - For Len Lye and Sea Change have a distinct relationship to our country, channeling tones of green and blue that Gimblett relates to our place in the Pacific. Sea Change, moreover, references Ariel's song in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' with the lines "But doth suffer a sea-change. Into something rich and strange," suggesting a substantial, holistic change in perspective, or metamorphosis. Other works, such as Altar and The Paths of Time, have a complex use of layering as the artist works into the surface time and time again.
In relation to his practice, Gimblett finds positives in the recent pandemic, mentioning that it has given him a concentrated period to focus on his work with no distractions. He recently shifted to a new studio space in New York, commenting that in doing so, he's "shifted from an afternoon painter to a morning painter because of the direction of the east/west light. The light, both natural and electric, is much brighter in the new space." Gimblett sees this impacting his work, increasing the 'inner light' of his paintings, evident in works such as Christ Risen.
Talking about the experience of viewing work, Gimblett discusses;
"Looking into a painting takes time. To move from the third dimension to the fourth and fifth, stand in front of the work and let it develop in your third eye and solar plexus. Don't rush this looking. Understanding painting is to increase and improve your inner life, to be an inspiration, although mute and silent, to speak. Be with the painting in all forms of natural light during the day and night. Have the faith that whatever you are thinking about and feeling in front of the painting is essential to your inner life."
Max Gimblett x Lawson's Dry Hills |
Alongside the exhibition we are pleased to be hosting the launch of a new collaboration between Lawson's Dry Hills and Max Gimblett, whose paintings are the inspiration for the labels on this exclusive limited edition.
"Lawson's Dry Hills, in a collaboration with Max Gimblett, is enormously proud to present a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay carefully selected and lovingly sculptured from the superb 2019 vintage, with each bottle adorned with an outstanding label representing one of Max's chosen works.
Two special wines that celebrate our connection to the land, Tim's connection to Max, and my connection to Tim. And, as with Max's exuberant art, two wines that are the culmination of decades of hard earned knowledge, meticulous craftsmanship and an overwhelming passion to create and explore." - Marcus Wright, Winemaker
"Lawson's Dry Hills, in a collaboration with Max Gimblett, is enormously proud to present a Pinot Noir and Chardonnay carefully selected and lovingly sculptured from the superb 2019 vintage, with each bottle adorned with an outstanding label representing one of Max's chosen works.
Two special wines that celebrate our connection to the land, Tim's connection to Max, and my connection to Tim. And, as with Max's exuberant art, two wines that are the culmination of decades of hard earned knowledge, meticulous craftsmanship and an overwhelming passion to create and explore." - Marcus Wright, Winemaker
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09 February 2021
The Perfect Collection
The Macallan 1926 Fine & Rare 60 Year Old currently holds the world record for the most expensive bottle of whisky ever sold. It is widely regarded as the pinnacle in rare whisky collecting, with scarcely any having experienced the satisfaction and pleasure of owning a bottle so unique and of unparalleled reputation.
The Macallan 1926 Fine and Rare 60 Year Old will be available within the second part sale of The Perfect Collection by Mr. Gooding along with an incredible selection of sought-after vintages from the Fine & Rare series. If you would like to take part and share in this historic occasion, please keep an eye out for updates on when The Perfect Collection: Part Two will take place in 2021.
Our staff are not whiskey drinkers. It's the above article's carefully composed photo of the whiskey connoisseur
David Cox in formal regard that engages our own finer appreciation : this classic TAR subject-light-object and its complex composition detail.
Above the provided eyeline is a row of five evenly-spaced white light spheres, each with a golden circle-of-circles equaTAR. see : binary-world lighting systems.
These lights lead our attention toward a heavy curtain. It is open just enough to reveal another golden circle divider bordering a round mirror into which the front-of-house orbs plunge in reflection. And in there, a blurry posture of regard.
It directs our focus back out to its sharper source.
The formal actor sees a different scene to the one we see. He beholds a white gloved HAND SPACE display, akin, say, to a white cube exhibition of an On Kawara painting.
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HAND SPACE
FIAPCE
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Postscript
| Perfect whisky collection sells for over $9 million at auction |
02 February 2021
Sold!
Sotheby's recently auctioned Sandro Botticelli's 1480
'Young Man Holding a Roundel'.
We like that work very much, the round and rectangular formalities, the staged depth, the two diverting outward gazers, and more. Here, though, we're interested in two of Sotheby's own images. The Image is Shown to the Crowd and The Kill.
First, House Supporters (their mouths COVID covered) [LOGOS, the muffled Speaking into Being of the Image] display the Image to the breath-masked mob. Behold!
In his hands, his Instruments of the Passion.
We recognise his pose and the godly lineage proposed. Descendant of Zeus, the god of the sky, lightning and thunder, ruler of all the gods on Mount Olympus. If not the sky god, then it is Poseidon, god of the See. Poised, ready to project his thunderbolt (Zeus) or trident (Poseidon).
Sold, for $92 million!
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01 February 2021
Valuations Evening
a d v e r t i s e m e n t
Join us for our valuations evening this Wednesday from 5-7pm and discover the value of your treasures in person at our Melbourne saleroom, or remotely. Please note, appointments are for 15 minutes, with a maximum of three items per person.
If you're in Brisbane, join us on Thurs 11 Feb, 10am - 3pm for a Valuation Day at The Calile Hotel.
For all valuation enquiries whether it is for probate, market or insurance please contact:
Caroline Tickner | Head of Valuations | 03 8825 563
If you're in Brisbane, join us on Thurs 11 Feb, 10am - 3pm for a Valuation Day at The Calile Hotel.
For all valuation enquiries whether it is for probate, market or insurance please contact:
Caroline Tickner | Head of Valuations | 03 8825 563
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HAND SPACE
FIAPCE
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someone looks at something...
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