When in Rome: Piranesi Captivates Melbourne

“An artist who would do himself honour, and acquire a name, must not content himself with copying faithfully the ancients, but studying their work he ought to show himself of an inventive, and I had almost said, of a … Read More

Mermaids in Folklore & Australian Indigenous Culture

by Vanessa Witschi  

Mermaids are present in the folklore of many cultures around the world. They can be found in Native American culture, Ancient Greek and Roman cultures, as well as in Asia (particularly China, Japan, Indonesia and … Read More

Eat me Love me SEE me: Hotham Street Ladies

by Klare Lanson  

“Let them eat cake.” – Marie Antoinette  

I remember receiving a text message back in 2007 from a girlfriend requesting I reply with my favourite recipe; to be used for an inner city community … Read More

Superhigh at Kunsthalle Platoon, Berlin, Germany

World Television Day 2013 (November 21st) saw the world premiere of Boris Eldagsen and Sabine Taeubner‘s mockumentary-reality competition Superhigh debuted at the Kunsthalle Platoon in Berlin. This projection took the form of a 40 minute reality television show in … Read More

Submerge: 10 years in the making of …

by Courtney Symes  

The reality of being an ‘overnight-success-story’ is a rare phenomenon, particularly in the creative industry. As an art enthusiast, writer, and small business owner, I have first-hand experience of the years of hard work and … Read More

Taiwan 101

by Dmetri Kakmi

Ever thought of visiting Taipei, the capital of Taiwan? Didn’t think so. Neither did I, until my friend Ross invited me to join him there for New Year’s celebrations. It’s off the beaten track and … Read More

Georgia MacGuire: Healing Dresses

by Laura Skerlj

In the periphery of Eugene von Guérard’s painting, Mr. John King’s Station (1861), a gardener tends a border of roses. The pink flowers flicker amidst the virescent scenery. Nearby, Mr. John King himself watches on … Read More

Katie Noonan: Love is a Circus

by Steve Proposch

Way back in 1998 a little indie-pop band from Brisbane released their first self-titled album, George. The band included Katie Noonan on vocals and keys, Katie’s brother Tyrone on vox, guitar and keys, Geoff Green … Read More

Flesh Love by Photographer HAL

See how this awesome work by Photographer HAL, as featured on our December 2012 / January 2013 BIG Trouble front cover, was done.

See the whole Dec12/Jan13 issue on Issuu : http://issuu.com/troublemag/docs/0_isn97dec12_a6 

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2012 Australian Ceramic Award @ SAM

Trouble magazine interviews winning artists in the 2012 Sidney Myer Fund Australian Ceramic Award at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) in Shepparton Victoria. Music by Nigel MacLean http://www.filmharmonix.com/

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