Art Melbourne 2011 - Melbourne's Affordable Art Fair

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The Australian Art Industry's Greatest Export

It is easy to be in awe of Rebecca Hossack—she is a towering blonde with an old world elegance that exudes sophistication, a sort of Katharine Hepburn if you will. An advocate of the affordable art fair ethos, Rebecca champions the fair's vision of making art accessible internationally. Rebecca speaks to Art Melbourne's Maree Miller in an exclusive interview, explaining that "it’s not just about the money" for arguably the Australian art industry's greatest export.

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The Godfather of Stencil Graffiti

Blek Le Rat is amongst the most celebrated and influential figures in the world of street art, indeed he is regarded as the "Godfather" of stencil graffiti.  Banksy was famously quoted in his unofficial biography "Every time I think I've painted something original I find out that Blek le Rat has done it as well, only 20 years earlier".
Art Equity has EXCLUSIVE editioned prints of The Man Who Walks Through Walls for only $2,250! 50 editions and selling fast; a highly recommended slice of the international Street Art scene for your wall.

Guest Blogger: Raj Nanda, CEO, Art Equity

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An Abstract Man

Lassen has worked exclusively as an artist since 1995. Having held dozens of solo and group exhibitions in Denmark, Sweden, Germany and the UK and six solo exhibitions in Australia since 2003, Lassen has established himself firmly as an artist of considerable reputation both in Australia and internationally.

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The Word on Design

Design Days Dubai is set to be more than a souk for collectible Middle Eastern design. The first edition will take place from 18 March until 21 March 2012 alongside the 6th edition of Art Dubai, and will include established and emerging spaces from around the world. Cyril Zammit, Fair Director, gives Art Melbourne’s Maree Miller the scoop on what to expect at the region’s hottest design fair.  

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Yangtze River Delta.City Symphony

Exhibition Review
Tamsin Roberts, Director of Art Melbourne, takes a look at the current Ausin Tung Gallery exhibition from Mathieu Borysevicz, "Yangtze River Delta. City Symphony".

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Ask the Framer

Framing is arguably the most important aspect of a hanging work and dictates the overall aesthetic of the piece. Art Melbourne talks to expert Glenn Vardy, Managing Director of Frames Now Pty Ltd, to get the low down on how it's done.

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Masters of Paper

Interview with Will & Caro
Carolyn Wong and William Du are Will & Caro. A talented duo that are demanding international attention with exhibitions in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Canada, and Miami. Working with delicate washi Japanese paper, Will & Caro create stunning art pieces that tell a story and inspire purity of mind.  In an era where technology is king, these delicate works with paper are examples of a dying art form and a more simplistic time. Maree Miller has a quick chat with the pair who made their exhibition debut during our very own Art Melbourne and have not looked back.

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Into the Distance

“If a measure of great art is its ability to provide a commentary of a time, there are few better examples of a contemporary artist interpreting our turbulent lives. The apprehensive atmosphere conveyed by Robertson's figures is contrasted with the romance of his landscapes that not only offer redemption, but hope beyond the burden of our mercantile society.” Ralph Hobbs, Art Director, Art Equity
Maree Miller takes 5 minutes with James Robertson to talk about his latest solo exhibition, Into the Distance with Art Equity. Simply stunning.

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Added 6 months ago

The New Pretty

Interview with a Jazmina Cininas, Curator 
The New Pretty is the first Australian solo exhibition by LA-based artist Erik Mark Sandberg. Drawing from contemporary consumer culture and its psychological effects, Sandberg's uncanny portrait gallery embodies the self-consciousness of a contemporary generation living under the social media microscope, and the double-edged promise of instant celebrity. Maree Miller chats with curator Jazmina Cininas, to find out more about Erik's colourful creatures and the story behind the exhibition.

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Art Melbourne LOVES: Stephen Gallagher, Arcadian Brooch Part of the LOVE LACE exhibition at Powerhouse Museum, if... http://t.co/apYbvHs

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