Arts
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Dance teachers from Crete to tour Australia and New Zealand
A Greek-based duo will be visiting the Oceania region in the next few weeks offering Cretan dance workshops thanks to a Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand initiative. The …
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Art revives memories of visually impaired
Australian Paralympian Katie Kelly should have been on top of the world. She had just won the first-ever gold medal for paratriathlon at the Rio games, and standing on the …
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Lambrini Niaros’ studio launches ‘One Last Dip’ fundraiser
One Last Dip is a contemporary art exhibition organised by multidisciplinary artist Lambrini Niaros. The event features a range of emerging Victorian artists whose works are inspired by our glorious …
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Netflix blockbuster filmed in Greece tops global chart
Panoramic views of the Aegean sea are dominating the online streaming world these days through a Daniel Craig (aka James Bond) – led blockbuster filmed in Greece. Since premiering just …
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Kids Summer Festival 2023 brings art adventures to families this summer
The National Gallery of Victoria is inviting families to come down and share some fun in the sun when its 2023 Kids Summer Festival kicks off on January 14. The …
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Alexakis’ photographic narratives of our Diaspora
Last week I saw Effy Alexakis latest exhibition ‘Survey’, at the Shop Gallery in Sydney’s Glebe. Survey, as the title alludes is a chronicle of Alexakis’ past and future work. …
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Stories ancient Greeks told about their gods and heroes
The annual Hellenic Museum Summer School will be returning in January to run short courses on Greek, Roman and Byzantine worlds, that cover myths, faith, philosophy and the culture of …
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M’ap Boulé – a work born of revolution
M’ap Boulé by Haitian Australian performer Nancy Denis and presented by Urban Theatre Projects (Utp) has been called “a unique blend of lyrical storytelling and powerful songwriting.” M’ap Boulé, is …
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Effy Alexakis’ newest exhibition combines photographic work spanning four decades
Documentary photographer, Effy Alexakis who has been recording the Greek-Australian community for forty years, in partnership with historian Leonard Janiszewski is holding a survey exhibition at The Shop Gallery in …
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‘Baby whisperer’ Niki Sprekos is Australia’s favourite photographer of the year
Malvern East photographer Niki Sprekos who specialises in newborn, maternity, baby and family photography, is Australia’s favourite photographer, after winning first place at the Find a Photographer Awards that were …