The Madness of Art
The Madness of Art
November 7, 2017 | troublemagClose Encounters
Jim Kempner
Jim falls for an early Carl Andre sculpture, which leads to a close encounter.
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The Madness of Art
October 1, 2017 | troublemagThe Tasmanian Museum of Antiquities (And Minimal Art)
Jim Kempner
Jim falls for an early minimalist art masterpiece – literally.
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The Madness of Art
September 10, 2017 | troublemagTrump…? Excuse me !?
Jim Kempner
There is a lot of interest in the Alex Katz show, but one client is worried about the election.
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Art Hamptons 2014
July 3, 2016 | troublemagby Jim Kempner
Jim and Dru are talked into doing an Art Fair in the Hamptons. What could go wrong?
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Better Call Saltz
June 2, 2016 | troublemagby Jim Kempner
Jim explains to Dru his special connection with Jerry Saltz and then calls the famed art critic to encourage a review.
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Occupy Chelsea
May 3, 2016 | troublemagby Jim Kempner
Jim joins a movement for social change.
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The Venice Biennale
April 1, 2016 | troublemagby Jim Kempner
Jim explores the Venice Biennale, the City of Love … or is that Paris?
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The Nobody’s Perfect Martini
November 4, 2015 | troublemagby Jim Kempner
Estelle returns with her new husband Morty who is loaded and looking for art.
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THE PRINT FAIR (Saltz in the Wound)
September 22, 2015 | troublemagby Jim Kempner
Jim and Dru’s misadventures in the Park Avenue Armory during the Print Fair.
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The Madness of Art:
My Cousin Billy
September 1, 2015 | troublemag
by Jim Kempner
“Check’s in the mail,” but not in Jim’s bank account. Cousin Billy is put on the case. Jim reminds Dru to remind Jim to move his car by four.
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ACTease April 2014
April 2, 2014 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
What is your favourite children’s book? No matter how hard I try, I can’t choose one. Now that my eldest daughter is nearly two, I have to confess that I’m enjoying rediscovering my old favourite … Read More
ACTease March 2014
March 3, 2014 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
The things that inspire artists constantly amaze and excite me. It could be a word, a feeling, their home or local environment and surroundings that trigger the greatest creative sparks. The beauty of these humble … Read More
ADEloud February 2014
February 8, 2014 | troublemag
by Cassandra Scalzi
Well, Santa may have come and gone and I didn’t get what I wanted, but the silly season is still rife in Adelaide, with a giant cockroach recently being erected in Rundle Mall. Must the … Read More
ACTease February 2014
February 4, 2014 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
“I ain’t no saint, but I’ve tried never to do anything that would hurt my family or offend God … I figure all any kid needs is hope and the feeling he or she belongs. … Read More
Conversations with the Black Square
December 16, 2013 | troublemag
Revisiting the art and theory of Kazimir Malevich through the sculpture of Gill Gatfield
by Jennifer Choat
“I HAVE fished myself out of the rubbishy slough of academic art,” Kazimir Malevich announced in 1915. The Russian artist … Read More
AdeLOUD Dec2013 / Jan2014
December 15, 2013 | troublemag
by Cassandra Scalzi
Do you still believe in Santa? I used to. In fact, I used to visit the big man with the long, white beard every year since I turned 21, inform him of my good behaviour … Read More
ACTease December 2013 / January 2014
December 2, 2013 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
What are the best art exhibitions and shows you’ve seen this year? The last year has been a very special one for Canberra, with 2013 marking the centenary of this extraordinary city. Whilst I’ve enjoyed … Read More
ACTease November 2013
November 1, 2013 | troublemag
Courtney Symes
One of my favourite excursions on a sunny weekend in Canberra is a stroll around Lake Burley Griffin, followed by a wander through the NGA and National Portrait Gallery (and a sneaky coffee stop at one … Read More
ACTease October 2013
October 2, 2013 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
I’m not a camper, So I can empathise with the shock that Belconnen artists Carolyn Fitzpatrick and Carole Osmotherly would have experienced as they reluctantly left the comfort of their Canberra homes to venture on … Read More
ACTease September 2013
September 3, 2013 | troublemag
by Courtney Symes
September is one of my favourite months in Canberra. The show-stopper event of the month is Floriade (think one million flowers in Canberra’s Commonwealth Park attracting more than 400,000 visitors), which starts on 14 September, then … Read More
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