Arts
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A look into the hidden lives of women, children, slaves and artisans in Ancient Greece
Much is known about the lives of men in the ancient Graeco-Roman world but how about the everyday lives of women, children, slaves and artisans? A glimpse into these hidden …
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Japanese floral art meets Greece in Melbourne
Internationally acclaimed and award-winning practitioner in Sogetsu Ikebana, Emily Karanikolopoulos, is holding yet another one of her popular workshops in Japanese Floral art, on Saturday 19 August, 10am-12pm at Gas …
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Tassie’s MONA to mount first ever show of old art
Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art is known for its confronting contemporary works, with everything from a wall of vagina sculptures to an excrement machine. Despite its name, the …
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Antipodean Palette 2023: A celebration of Art and Culture ‘after the isolation’
There was a huge turnout at the Steps Gallery on Saturday for the official opening of the Antipodean Palette art exhibition 2023 ‘After the Isolation’, organised for the 13th consecutive …
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Public lecture: Nikos Kazantzakis and the French connection
The International Association of Friends of Nikos Kazantzakis, founded in Geneva in 1988, celebrated its 35th anniversary last week. As part of the association’s 35th-anniversary celebrations, the lecture Nikos Kazantzakis: …
The 2023 Greek Film Festival returns with a stunning lineup of films
The highly anticipated 2023 Greek Film Festival is set to enthrall audiences in Melbourne and Sydney from October 19 to 29. With an enticing lineup of new releases and timeless …
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Dimitri Antonopoulos unveils art for Parthenon Sculptures and First Nations causes
Dimitri Antonopoulos has been drawing and sketching all his life as a practice in mindfulness. However, it is the first time he will share his art with a wider audience …
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An Uprising of Dreams: Exploring rest as resistance through immersive art intervention
Hersey will present two events at Arts House on Saturday August 19, An Uprising of Dreams – a guided meditation and collective rest led by Nap Bishop, and Saturday August …
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Eighty-Six Festival ignites High Street in a week-long music extravaganza
On Tuesday morning, a new festival, Eighty-Six, was announced at Capers on High Street, Thornbury. Eighty-Six will run from 23rd to 31st October, aimed at celebrating Melbourne as a global …
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Cyprus Diaspora forum to unite Cypriots globally, promoting culture and strengthening connections
Since moving from South Africa to Cyprus in 2002, Paul Lambis has been involved in promoting Cyprus’ cultural legacy. The award-winning playwright, published author, filmmaker, and television host, continues to …