Arts & Culture
When the circus came to Southbank
It sits on the wall outside Hamer Hall – a mural dedicated to Wirth’s Circus, which occupied part of the St Kilda Rd site from 1907. The circus was touted as the “Greatest Show on Earth” and caused great excitement when it came to Melbourne.
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Two local traders and friends capture life in lockdown with launch of book
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Maree Coote of Melbournestyle pushes for visibility of women
Melbournestyle Gallery is opening its doors on July 16 for an exhibition and book launch centred around Melbourne’s history as told through the lives of 50 remarkable women who helped build the city’s culture, commerce and community.
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Looking for Alibrandi reinspires audiences old and new
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As good as it gets
The art world surged ahead in the last week of June with a happening opening at ACCA and a thoughtful show at Buxton Contemporary.
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Government House and its golden-yellow flag
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