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National Gallery London: see Lucian Freud ‘New Perspectives’

Lucien Freud Reflection

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Posted: 20/08/2022

Get your tickets into the world of Lucian Freud (same name; not the psychologist you’re thinking of), the artist celebrity has often overshadowed approaches to the artist’s work and the historical contexts in which it was made. This exhibition at London’s National Gallery at Trafalgar Square seeks to present new perspectives on Freud’s art, focusing on his tireless and ever-searching commitment to the medium of painting. Sponsored by Credit Suisse, the exhibition will give visitors the opportunity to see the astonishing range of work and the remarkable artistic development of one of Britain’s finest figurative painters. Think renowned pieces like HM Queen Elizabeth II  (2001, lent by Her Majesty The Queen from the Royal Collection), Girl with Roses (British Council Collection) from the 1940s; to Reflection with Two Children (Self-Portrait) (Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, Madrid) in the 1960s and right through to his famous late works, such as The Brigadier, 2003-04 (Private Collection.) As ever at the National Gallery in London, will be an exhibition to journey for and a deep dive into the mind and technical skill of one of surreal expressionists of history. Dr Gabriele Finaldi, Director of the National Gallery, said: ’The Freud centenary exhibition at the National Gallery offers the opportunity to reconsider the artist’s achievement in the broader context of the tradition of European painting. He was a frequent visitor to the Gallery whose paintings challenged and inspired him.’ For more and to book tickets, head to the National Gallery website

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Men’s underwear subscription UK: Pants & Socks is a package for your package

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Updated: 17/05/2024

It’s all-too-easy to fall into the trap of wearing the same underwear totally to death that before you know it, you’re removing and hanging out to dry these threadbare pieces of elastic and what was cotton, thinking they’ll still pass. Sound familiar? Save your bits from yourself and consider – if nothing else, going to the shops – investing in the UK’s Pants & Socks. An online retailer that provides exactly what you’d imagine: pants and socks. Delivered regularly to keep you stocked up. Pants & Socks is a great subscription or gift. It’s easy to join the club in three little steps. Plus, for those who crave a bit of personalization, check out Custom Sock Lab, where you can design your own unique socks to add a touch of individuality to your wardrobe. Pants & Socks is a great subscription or gift. It’s easy to join the club in three little steps. 1– Find your ideal Pants & Socks with their finder. – Use the Pants & Socks finder to filter your choices to a few perfect selections or browse their online shop. 2 – Choose your subscription frequency & save 20% off every order. When you’ve chosen your perfect Pants & Socks and you’re ready to commit, select size, colour, and delivery frequency. 3– Keep getting stocked with FREE UK shipping! You’re ready to checkout! You’ll be billed each time your new Pants & Socks are delivered fresh to your door. With all of your favourite brands. Pants & Socks have curated the crème de la crème… Read More

Category: CITIES, LIFESTYLE, LONDON, MEN'S STYLE, RETAIL, STYLE

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Sydney Fringe Festival 2022: what to look forward to

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Posted: 20/08/2022

The Sydney Fringe Festival is now the largest independent arts festival in NSW and this year in 2022, it’s back! Representing thousands of artists across all art forms. It has built a reputation for nurturing and supporting emerging artists, presenting established artists in the development of new works, promoting small to medium sized venues and activating public spaces. Will you be heading along? It’s on from 16 August to 20 September 2022. Get planning and whet your appetite for the best of what the State and country have to show you with some of these season highlights. Fringe Ignite The official Fringe opening party; Sydney Fringe Sideshow, a series of intimate, bite-sized shows activating The Rocks precinct; and Global Fringe, a massive line-up of shows from around the world made available on demand. And then there’s Lola’s Piano Bar, the ultimate pop-up musical theatre club; Chatterbox Live, a series of shows featuring Sydney’s best storytellers sharing true, life changing stories; and Mise en Place, a room where food and performance unite for intimate shows including How to make the perfect ____, a performative project by Malvina Tan exploring comfort food. Tortuga Studios are also back for Sideshow, creating a gallery space featuring local artists.  Outside within The Rocks precinct, a number of pop-up performances will take place, including Brunchercize, a fun 80s themed dance class hosted by burlesque performer and dancer Rainbow; Dolly Parton’s Dance Party, a celebration of everyone’s favourite country music superstar Dolly Parton; and world renowned acapella group the Trinitones.  For more… Read More

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Restaurant for father’s day: Best restaurants to take Dad this Australian Father’s Day in Sydney and Melbourne

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Updated: 19/11/2022

Father’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday 4 September, so now is literally the time to get planning and making reservations to take the ol’ man if you’re not planning on getting him a gift! There are some great gift options and chances to win here, if you’re interested. NOUR Sydney Nour is a sophisticated dining space providing Sydneysiders with quality service and impeccable produce. With a fresh and exciting take on traditional Lebanese, Nour’s stylish food and signature cocktails have earned them the accolade as the best restaurant in Sydney on TripAdvisor. Dine from any available banquet menu this Father’s Day (September 4) and all Dad’s present will receive a $50 voucher redeemable across the ESCA Group. Book a table LILYMU Sydney Lilymu is where the culture, cuisine and traditions of Southeast Asia collide. Through an unrestricted approach in the kitchen and bar, Lilymu’s dishes and drinks are traditionally inspired and curated from China and South East Asia, incorporating a fresh, yet delightfully modern perspective. Dine from any available banquet menu this Father’s Day (September 4) and all Dad’s present will receive a $50 voucher redeemable across the ESCA Group. Book a table at Lilymu STOKEHOUSE Melbourne This Father’s Day, Stokehouse St Kilda is celebrating dads with a specially curated three-course menu by Executive Chef Jason Staudt.  Combining only the best seasonal produce and Australian beach luxe, the seafood-centric menu includes starters, your choice of main, sides and an incredible dessert by Group Pastry Chef Ash Smith.  You can expect to see fan favourites like Yellowfin… Read More

Category: AUSTRALIAN FOOD, CITIES, FATHER'S DAY GIFT GUIDES, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY

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Time to see QUEER stories from the NGV Collection in Melbourne running out

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Updated: 13/08/2022

The National Gallery of Victoria is exploring Queerness in its full space exhibition Queer: stories from the NGV collection, which ends this month, 21 August. As they say, QUEER shines a light on the NGV Collection to examine and reveal the queer stories works of art can tell. This exhibition of works from the NGV Collection spans historical eras and diverse media including painting, drawing, photography, decorative arts, fashion, video, sculpture, and design and explores queerness as an expression of sexuality and gender, a political movement, a sensibility, and as an attitude that defies fixed definition. And this month through closing weekend of the exhibition, the Gallery will host a schedule of free programs, talks, entertainment, and late-night access to the exhibition in case you missed it or need another visit. And if you fancy a party, well the NGV has that, too. The NGV Queer Climax: Closing Weekend Party is a free event hosted by Queer performer and Drag Queen, Aysha Buffet filled with an impressive line-up of iconic queer performers, bars courtesy of Yering Station (drinks available for purchase), and late-night access to QUEER: Stories from the NGV Collection. The line-up of performers has been curated by Ruby Slippers and is an epic showcase of talent for all to enjoy.  Make a free booking here 

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Melbourne’s Affordable Art Fair is back this September

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Updated: 19/08/2022

Returning to Melbourne this September 2022, Uniting trusted galleries with avid aesthetes, the famed Affordable Art Fair aims to help people discover new artists and galleries and demystify the conventional art buying experience with highly visible and relatively affordable pricing. For a few days this September (1-4), the Fair will collate myriad art forms including painting, sculpture, photography and limited-edition prints. With something to suit all budgets, prices will start from $100 and cap at $10,000. Similar to the Affordable Art Fair of 2021, buyer’s will walk away with select pieces or arrange for delivery of larger or bulkier buys for their homes, places of work and collections. Exhibiting galleries include the coveted Martinich&Carran on Victoria’s Surf Coast, Prahran’s Fenton & Fenton, Studio Gallery founded by Melbourne artist Kerry Armstrong, and all-female collective, Tits & Co. Leading Australian online gallery Bluethumb will return for its second year with M Artist Collective making its Fair debut alongside JUMBLED and BlackCat Gallery. London’s Rebecca Hossack Gallery (RHG) headlines the list of international galleries with The Gallery Eumundi travelling from Queensland. The full list of exhibiting galleries can be viewed on the Affordable Art Fair website.

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Two-day drive and play itinerary in the stunning Adelaide Hills

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Updated: 09/08/2022

It’s South Australia’s best-kept secret – the Adelaide Hills.  Renowned for its restaurants and cafes showcasing some of the best produce in the state – you can’t blame the locals for wanting to keep this destination to themselves. The region is also home to some of the finest wineries and venues in the country, boasting magnificent backdrops and picture-perfect scenery. The choice of accommodation is also impressive, such as one of the region’s finest destinations – Mount Lofty House.  The best part about this? While it feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city, it’s all within an easy 40-minute drive from the heart of Adelaide.  There’s so much on offer in this region, that it’s understandably hard to choose where to start. Here’s a suggested two-day itinerary for the foodie looking to get away for the weekend and experience the best Adelaide Hills has to offer. Day One: Start the weekend with a leisurely drive through the breathtaking Adelaide Hills and head to the historic Mount Lofty House. Overlooking the spectacular Piccadilly Valley, this iconic 5-star boutique lodge was originally built in 1852 by prominent statesman Arthur Hardy as his summer house. It features Chef Hat Award-winning restaurant, Hardy’s Verandah Restaurant and on-site boutique spa – Gatekeeper’s Day Spa – that offers a slice of heavenly rejuvenation. If the plan is to get away from it all for the weekend, you’ve come to the right place.  Once you’ve settled into your room and enjoyed a plate of moorish signature Mount… Read More

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Sydney Fringe Festival is back! 500+ shows this August

Sydney Fringe comedy

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Posted: 04/08/2022

Sydney’s largest independent arts festival, has today announced its full program of over 500 events across 50 venues and nine festival hubs from 16 August – 30 September 2022, making it Fringe’s largest and longest program to date. There’s a literal TONNE on, so we’re only going to give you a taste here – go to the Sydney Fringe Festival website for more to get planning. The LIMITLESS festival: with a dedicated hub at 107 Redfern, LIMITLESS celebrates deaf and disabled artists across a two-week program of inclusive, diverse and show-stopping performances and exhibitions. Highlights include 300 Paintings in Lockdown, comedian Sam Kissajukian’s take on art, the artistic process and mental health; and Crips and Creeps Comedy, an inclusive comedy night celebrating comedians who are marginalised due to sexuality, race, gender or disability. Renowned artist Digby Webster will also be exhibiting a selection of works in the gallery.  A full venue takeover of the historic ballroom and breakfast room at the Castlereagh Hotel, Sydney Fringe Cabaret Club features a month-long program of fabulous cabaret shows, while Fringe Comedy will present over 135 shows at the Factory Theatre.  Another buzzing new festival hub in the heart of the city is The Barracks Comedy Club, a showcase of the best emerging and established comedians. With over 15 performances a week throughout September, highlights include AJ Lamarque’s English Breakfast, a sentimental comedy show following AJ’s journey as a mixed raced, queer person; and Tu Nri Banega, a Hindi comedy show about the everyday struggles of immigrants from India. 

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Buckingham Palace’s State Rooms are open: chance to see Platinum Jubilee exhibition is now

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Posted: 23/07/2022

Every summer (usually), Buckingham Palace opens its world famous State rooms, to the public for a first-hand look into the space that the Royals occupy. It’s an experience that few are afforded but everyone should take, peeping behind the veil of intrigue that surrounds the British Royal Family and all the glamour and prestige behind their life’s journeys, rituals and ceremonies and private jewellery collections. This year from 22 July – 2 October 2022, the latter is the highlight of a visit to the Buckingham Palace State rooms with an exhibition that keeps the celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee called Platinum Jubilee: The Queen’s Accession. It’s a modest, but oh-so impactful exhibition that shares elements of the Queen’s life as the Head of State and her journey from adolescence to adulthood. Through displays of some of the world’s most famous tiaras, crowns and parures (sets of matching jewellery pieces), all accompanied by photos taken by the Queen’s photographer Dorothy Wilding (1893 – 1976) that have inspired postage stamps all over the world, it’s an exhibition worth seeing. If for nothing else, then just to see the diamonds! You’ll see the famous Diamond Diadem, The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, the Delhi Durbar necklace and the South Africa necklace. Through the snaking journey you take past the Throne Room, Queen’s Picture Gallery, Ball Room and many coloured State Rooms of Buckingham Palace, your experience gives you a first-hand glimpse into the life of a Monarch like Queen Elizabeth II, her… Read More

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National Gallery London’s Summer on the Square

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Updated: 23/07/2022

This summer from 11 29 August in the heart of London, the National Gallery will host a free festival of immersive art, creativity and community. Summer on the Square (Trafalgar, that is), is a festival that’s a re-working of the Gallery’s art collection – creating an entirely new participatory set of experiences and activities that play with scale, spectacle and sound. Come along to immerse yourself in a purpose-built arts studio; participate in practical and walk-in art and sound installations; as well as sketching, making, moving, and exploring The National Gallery’s collection.  The sessions will be free, drop-in and open to all ages and abilities. During an unprecedented cost of living crisis, the National Gallery hopes the festival will be an opportunity for local and London-wide communities to enjoy art and celebrate their own creativity with friends and family – creating a space for wellbeing and joy in tough times. For the full program and timings, head to the Summer on the Square website

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