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Tag Archives: #Canberra
The spirit of community expounds in Ethos
“Ethos” is a slender-winged bronze figured sculpture which stands in the Australian capital city of Canberra’s Civic Centre. Sculptured by Tom Bass, “Ethos” symbolizes the Capital’s ‘Spirit of the Community’ and is said to be an expression of the nation’s … Continue reading
Posted in Sculpture, StreetFurniture, Urban Art
Tagged #Canberra, A.C.T. Legislative Assembly, Canberra sculptures, Civic Centre, Ethos, Sculptures
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Santa Claus is coming to town…
“You better watch out, You better not cry , Better not pout , I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town“. …and he is not too far away from you. Between himself, his elves and his reindeer, he … Continue reading
Posted in SprayCanArt, StreetArt
Tagged #Canberra, #HosierLane, Canberra street art, Christmas street art, Melbourne Street Art
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Modern photography must do more than entertain…
… so said Max Dupain… and he continued: “It must incite thought and by its clear statements of actuality, cultivate a sympathetic understanding of men and women and the life they live and create.” Australian modernist photographer, Max or Maxwell … Continue reading
Baa none. I agree!
The Ram (and Two Sheep) There are some familiar animal themes running through various cities in Australia when it comes to their major city public sculptures. For example: Perth has its kangaroos and … Continue reading