HAVING A CLEAR OUT? WANT TO SHARE THE JOY? What about taking a stall at the fair? We welcome newcomers and so do our members and shoppers. The famous quotes about our fair are: very few tyre … [Read more...]
Jesus trolley – 30 years of Desmond Hynes pushing art and Jesus on the streets of Melbourne
SEE SIGNS ABOUT JESUS UNTIL 24 DECEMBER, AT THE CITY GALLERY, MELBOURNE TOWN HALL. Curated by Joanna Bosse, who has worked with many outsider artists, ‘The Jesus Trolley’ will present a selection of … [Read more...]
Swap cards fair day 3 September 2016
SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER, 10-3, the Melbourne Playing Cards Club presents a card sale - 100s of 1000s of old cards and the next generation of new, gorgeous designs. Where: Alkira Centre, 3 Thurston … [Read more...]
19th century immersion journalism
15 September 11 am; journalist and author Thornton McCamish will lead Michael Cannon and Bob Flippen in a conversation about the new edition of a selection of the best works by the 19th-century … [Read more...]
Old SF and fantasy books and magazines
15 September 6pm: all comers are welcome to here Bruce Gillespie talk on Australian science fiction at the next Book SPEAKER: Bruce Gillespie will speak on his involvement with Australian science … [Read more...]
ADVERTISING – Art Deco style
On 25 August, 8pm, join Art Deco & Modernism Society President Robin Grow in a dazzling trip through advertising from the Deco era. See how colour, typography, poster design, magazines, building … [Read more...]
1888 real snapshots of the giveaway panoramic view of Melbourne
UNTIL 22 AUGUST YOU CAN SEE Cabinets of Wonder exhibition, 12 July–22 Aug 2016 at RHSV, 239 A’Beckett St Melbourne. All welcome. Bring your friends. Entry is by gold coin donation. We reprint the … [Read more...]
Stitch in time saves 9 – sew what? Exhibition snapshot
Exhibit Number: 9 Exhibit: STITCH IN TIME, SAVES 9 Collector: DP Occupation: conservator ESA member: 2 years DP: I actually purchased two old sewing machines first, with the plywood covers, then … [Read more...]
Snapshots: Postcards at OUR exhibition
SEE SOME MARVELLOUS AUSTRALIAN POSTCARDS FROM A TERRIFIC COLLECTION. At our Cabinets of Wonder exhibition, 12 July–22 Aug 2016 at RHSV, 239 A’Beckett St Melbourne. All welcome. Bring your friends. … [Read more...]