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trouble was grass roots arts publishing at its best, made by artists for artists, and was dedicated to reflecting the best of the contemporary Australian art scene and the creatives who make it.Dear Dreamboat
November 3, 2013 | troublemagwith Dmetri Kakmi
Dear Dreamboat
This is a recurring dream. It’s to do with losing my teeth. I’ve had variations of this dream over the years: knocking my front teeth out and viewing my toothless face in the mirror, … Read More
Stralian Stories: Billy Marshall-Stoneking
November 2, 2013 | troublemag
by Neil Boyack
Singing the Snake & Cultural Competence
Rarely is a collection of poems and vignettes so complete in its form with regards to cultural breadth, style, content, political shade and vigour. When I first read Singing … Read More
Uz vs Them
November 1, 2013 | troublemagby Richard Bell
The Castlemaine Local and International Film Festival (CLIFF) (21–24 Nov) is off to a strong start, playing host to three of artist Richard Bell’s recent works for it’s inaugural run at Theatre Royal. CLIFF is showing … Read More
The Madness of Art Season 1: Interviews
November 1, 2013 | troublemagEpisode 4 – Interviews
In webisode four, Jim’s looking for a replacement for “Miss Oops”, the gallery’s ex-assistant. Jim prepares for a barrage of young, savvy downtown art students, armed with insightful questions to winnow down the competition. Maybe not … Read More
The Madness of Art Season 1: LOVE?
November 1, 2013 | troublemagEpisode 3 – LOVE?
Chelsea art dealer Jim Kempner interacts with New York’s eccentric art world in The Madness of Art. In this webisode, one of the most important Pop Art artists of all time pays Jim a surprise visit.
Melburnin’ November 2013
November 1, 2013 | troublemagby Inga Walton
Following its première at the Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) in May, a survey of one of Australia’s foremost photomedia artists is at Jubilee Hall, Horsham Regional Art Gallery’s temporary space, while they await the redevelopment … Read More
ACTease November 2013
November 1, 2013 | troublemag
Courtney Symes
One of my favourite excursions on a sunny weekend in Canberra is a stroll around Lake Burley Griffin, followed by a wander through the NGA and National Portrait Gallery (and a sneaky coffee stop at one … Read More
From the VAULT: Gilray vs Crumb Cartoon Showdown
October 23, 2013 | troublemag
In this extract from Large magazine two notorious and influential cartoonists are presented for your judgemental candour: the visual satirist, James Gillray, and the illustrative stylist, Robert Crumb. Viciously fighting and melding beautifully, much like a boy that’s developed … Read More
GONE : Natascha Stellmach
October 9, 2013 | troublemag
Watch our exclusive interview with Natascha Stellmach about her exhibition Complete Burning Away (the ashes of Kurt Cobain), currently showing at at La Trobe Visual Arts Centre Bendigo Australia until 20 October 2013 – http://www.latrobe.edu.au/vac
Greetings from Hiroshima (Part Three): Your intrepid Wayfarer Visits The Hairy Ainu
October 3, 2013 | troublemag
words and pics
by Ben Laycock
First lesson in my Japanese cultural education is a trip to the Night Garden where all the most exotic plants you can possibly imagine blossom under the light of the moon. … Read More
ACTease April 2014
April 2, 2014 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
What is your favourite children’s book? No matter how hard I try, I can’t choose one. Now that my eldest daughter is nearly two, I have to confess that I’m enjoying rediscovering my old favourite … Read More
ACTease March 2014
March 3, 2014 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
The things that inspire artists constantly amaze and excite me. It could be a word, a feeling, their home or local environment and surroundings that trigger the greatest creative sparks. The beauty of these humble … Read More
ADEloud February 2014
February 8, 2014 | troublemag
by Cassandra Scalzi
Well, Santa may have come and gone and I didn’t get what I wanted, but the silly season is still rife in Adelaide, with a giant cockroach recently being erected in Rundle Mall. Must the … Read More
ACTease February 2014
February 4, 2014 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
“I ain’t no saint, but I’ve tried never to do anything that would hurt my family or offend God … I figure all any kid needs is hope and the feeling he or she belongs. … Read More
Conversations with the Black Square
December 16, 2013 | troublemag
Revisiting the art and theory of Kazimir Malevich through the sculpture of Gill Gatfield
by Jennifer Choat
“I HAVE fished myself out of the rubbishy slough of academic art,” Kazimir Malevich announced in 1915. The Russian artist … Read More
AdeLOUD Dec2013 / Jan2014
December 15, 2013 | troublemag
by Cassandra Scalzi
Do you still believe in Santa? I used to. In fact, I used to visit the big man with the long, white beard every year since I turned 21, inform him of my good behaviour … Read More
ACTease December 2013 / January 2014
December 2, 2013 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
What are the best art exhibitions and shows you’ve seen this year? The last year has been a very special one for Canberra, with 2013 marking the centenary of this extraordinary city. Whilst I’ve enjoyed … Read More
ACTease November 2013
November 1, 2013 | troublemag
Courtney Symes
One of my favourite excursions on a sunny weekend in Canberra is a stroll around Lake Burley Griffin, followed by a wander through the NGA and National Portrait Gallery (and a sneaky coffee stop at one … Read More
ACTease October 2013
October 2, 2013 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
I’m not a camper, So I can empathise with the shock that Belconnen artists Carolyn Fitzpatrick and Carole Osmotherly would have experienced as they reluctantly left the comfort of their Canberra homes to venture on … Read More
ACTease September 2013
September 3, 2013 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
September is one of my favourite months in Canberra. The show-stopper event of the month is Floriade (think one million flowers in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park attracting more than 400,000 visitors), which starts on 14 September, then … Read More
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Dressing the Movies Part One by Inga Walton
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