Latest articles by Georgie Atkins
ACCA unveils latest exhibition supporting emerging artists
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) presents Future Remains: The 2024 Macfarlane Commissions from June 29 to September – the fourth instalment of a multi-year initiative supporting innovative artworks by emerging and mid-career artists.
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Crown Melbourne unveils world’s first exclusive Grey Goose bar
In celebration of Australia’s leading premium vodka, Crown Melbourne has opened the doors to the world’s first standalone Grey Goose bar.
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Artist Deborah Halpern reflects on Southbank icon, Ophelia
If you live or work in Southbank, chances are you’ve probably seen the colourful, mosaic masterpiece that has become synonymous with the area. Southbank News sat down with artist Deborah Halpern to discuss the work and its place on Southbank Promenade.
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Melbourne comes alive with RISING 2024
Melbourne’s premier celebration of cutting-edge music, art, and performance, RISING 2024, is set to captivate the city once again from June 1 to 16.
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From Italy to Melbourne: a photographic journey Down Under
After five years of travelling Australia from Italy, Jhonny Scorpaniti has embraced a new chapter of life in Melbourne, committing to his passion for photography at the Photography Studies College (PSC).
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Southbank dads empowered by innovative Dadfit program
On a mission to “make dadding a team sport”, Dadfit’s five-week program kicked off in Southbank on May 6 at Boyd Community Hub.
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Debut novel highlights urgent need to address violence against women
Southbank resident Cedric Saldanha is the author of recently published book, Quest for Freedom, which sheds light on the poignant reality of violence against women in a time where the topic demands urgent attention.
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Buxton Contemporary presents: The same crowd never gathers twice
Buxton Contemporary is set to unveil its latest exhibition titled The same crowd never gathers twice, running from May 10 to October 13.
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Marg Alexander reignites her love of photography at PSC
Marg Alexander, a first-year Bachelor of Photography student at Photography Studies College (PSC), has embarked on a remarkable journey of rediscovering her passion for photography.
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Josh Thomas returns to Melbourne with Let’s Tidy Up
For many of us, tidying up is part of our everyday routine. But for award-winning comedian Josh Thomas, “it’s Everest”.
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THE LUME Melbourne presents: Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius
In a tribute to the ingenuity and brilliance of Leonardo da Vinci, THE LUME’s latest multi-sensory experience invites viewers to step into a world “500 years in the making”.
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Lorien Shannon: “I feel like I’ve found my place”
Lorien Shannon is exactly where she’s “meant to be”, immersed in the world of Photography Studies College (PSC) where she is currently undertaking the second half of her Bachelor in Photography as a full-time student.
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Melbourne Recital Centre reveals talented student cohort
Melbourne Recital Centre’s (MRC) 2024 Accelerando cohort has been revealed, with eight students from across Victoria selected to join the program and take their musical careers to new heights.
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Julian O’Shea recognised with community history award
Southbank resident and online creator Julian O’Shea has made his community proud, taking home the Digital Storytelling Award at the 2024 Community History Awards on February 2 for his video series, Unknown Melbourne.
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Meet Nat Bartsch: MRC’s 2024 artist-in-residence
Nat Bartsch, Melbourne Recital Centre’s (MRC) 2024 artist-in-residence, sat down with Southbank News to share her reflections on the journey thus far and her plans for the year ahead.
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Yentl returns to Melbourne at Malthouse
Yentl’s highly anticipated return to Melbourne for a second season hints at a sensational run, playing from February 29 to March 17 at Malthouse Theatre in collaboration with Kadimah Yiddish Theatre.
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Capturing “abstraction and construction” with Chris May
Mature age photography student Chris May is pushing the boundaries of digital photography, capturing the “beating heart” of cities through his geometric lens.
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Running from Southbank to Sydney for Beyond Blue
Southbank resident Michael Finn is embarking on an extraordinary journey, trading the comforts of the city for a marathon like no other: running from Melbourne to Sydney in a remarkable effort to raise money for Beyond Blue.
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Melbourne Art Fair unveils 2024 program
Transitioning to an annual summer format, the 2024 Melbourne Art Fair is set to captivate audiences at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition (MCEC) from February 22 to 25, and is promising to be the event’s most ambitious program in its 35-year history.
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From the other side: a cutting-edge exploration of horror
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) presents its latest exhibition From the other side until March 3, featuring the works of 19 Australian and international artists in a showcase of the horror genre as a reflection of the “collective anxieties and fears of our times”.
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