Latest articles by Rhonda Dredge
A powerful debut
Wrestling Before the Gateway is a bold and beautiful show of abstract paintings in the manner of Hilma af Klint whose spiritual approach to work was kept under wraps for 70 years.
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A master of interiors
The Pierre Bonnard exhibition, on as the winter masterpieces at the National Gallery of Victoria, should appeal to photographers.
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Waup wins VCA art prize
The opening of the Paul Selzer Exhibition and Prize was the place to be on the last, chilly Thursday evening in June.
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How many steps?
Is there a more beautiful couple than Steve and Luna? The word fluffy doesn’t do her justice.
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A portrait of an enterprising artist
Many of society’s assumptions about artists are expressed in the story told at the new exhibition Rembrandt: True to Life at the National Gallery of Victoria.
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Leaf the environment alone
There is nowhere to hide in the Great Hall of the National Gallery of Victoria if you’re at an art book fair.
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A tap to each household
The small town of Pignon is now a household name in Haiti thanks to a water program backed by Rotary.
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Two to a scooter
There are a few things a Southbanker needs to make an impression on the promenade – a dog, a scooter and a view.
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Good art stands out
Artists need to create their own street cred and that means taking a few risks so their work stands out.
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The cheapest dinner and show in town
The girls in spots are cavorting by the river near the Botanical Gardens for the benefit of the Comedy Festival and passers-by.
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Councillor calls for more support for whistle blowers
The City of Melbourne has once again passed a motion unanimously in support of Julian Assange and his immediate release from jail, but is that enough?
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A set meal of Asian humour
The art of stand-up comedy was obviously far more demanding for this group of five entertainers than stepping up to a mike and telling a few jokes.
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A cool place for dog watching
Southbank dogs are superior creatures and their owners are keen to see their urbane style recognised.
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Preoccupations of a young artist
The 2023 academic year has started with a light touch after so many years of doom with a self-portrait exhibition.
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A step forward at the Southgate food court
Hoardings have been erected and leases offered by Southgate’s new manager ESR Australia in a refurbishment program aimed at getting people back to the precinct’s food court.
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Striving to be great
There aren’t many outfits you could wear to the office in the survey of work by bad-boy English fashion designer Alexander McQueen at the National Gallery of Victoria.
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Clever show relies on subtle meanings
It was quite difficult to pick trends in this year’s Grad Show at the Victorian College of the Arts in terms of art influences and history.
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Time called on basketball courts as developers move in
Residents have expressed dismay after watching bulldozers and cyclone fence contractors move in on their beloved basketball courts at Boyd Park and another across the road.
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First steps to adventure
The new playground on Southbank Boulevard is encouraging people to tap into their adventurous spirit and take a few risks.
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Some like it wet: the impacts of climate change on local plant life
Some indigenous plants have been flowering later this year because of the cool, wet weather, prompting nursery workers to worry about climate change.
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