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Comment on What are you looking at? | Mark Shepheard – Nicolas Poussin, The Crossing of the Red Sea by Jarrod Rawlins

Jarrod Rawlins — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:46:14 +0000

Thanks Mark.

Comment on What are you looking at? | Mark Shepheard – Nicolas Poussin, The Crossing of the Red Sea by Denise Taylor

Denise Taylor — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:40:37 +0000

Thanks for such a comprehensive overview,Mark. Wonderful to have this remarkable Poussin painting back on the NGV wall after such a lengthy and thoughtful restoration. Do you like the chosen position of the hang?

Comment on Review | Raffaello incontra Raffaello, Palazzo Barberini, Rome – Monique-Louise Webber by H Niyazi

H Niyazi — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:56:21 +0000

Many thanks for the wonderful review! I am pleased you mentioned some of the attribution issues here. In fact, the closer one looks at Raphael’s catalogue, the greater the discord their seems to be about the identity of the sitters and the attribution – something not commonly elaborated! In fact, in his (ongoing) catalogue raisonne, Professor Meyer zur Capellen gives the Madrid portrait a “Circle of Raphael” attribution – following the work of the late Sylvie Beguin of the Louvre, it seems the debates was over which follower or student completed it – Meyer zur Capellen seems to think that it is hard to even ascribe it to Giulio Romano.

The Velata is a captivating portrait – also fascinating to know there may be a workshop copy floating around in Europe(probably the UK) somewhere due to the engraved depiction made by Wenceslaus Hollar, which had been unusually modified so that it represented Catherine of Alexandria.. I wonder if it will turn up one day?!

Kind Regards
H Niyazi
3PipeProblem

Comment on Opinion: On Facadism by Jennifer Bunting

Jennifer Bunting — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:17:01 +0000

A useful contribution to the debate. I had not considered the argument about the ego of the architect versus experience of the citizens in this context before. (I believe a similar point was made concerning the rebuilding of London, England after the Great Fire.) I also appreciate the argument that lovely old facades in some instances front pedestrian (ie. boring) interiors. In Canada, “facadism” is often treated as a dirty word. There is so much emotion over the loss of built heritage and little time for deep thought. The matter is not black or white.

Comment on Opinion: On Facadism by Peter Mitchelson

Peter Mitchelson — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:05:09 +0000

I enjoyed your opinion on ‘facadism’. It reminded me of a quote by Winston Churchill that I’ve sometimes thought about whenever a building or streetscape has made an impression on me.

‘we shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us’

Peter Mitchelson

Comment on Stuart Rattle Open Garden Garden, Musk, Victoria and Restoration of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens by Kerry

Kerry — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:32:28 +0000

Thank you Stuart Rattle and all the enthusiastic and great people involved in opening this magnificent garden to the public. I spent idyllic time wandering this arcadian paradise, hedging and oval. Wow… the welcoming, imposing house, the sweet studio, snug in own garden, all so beautiful. Again,thank you for sharing with the garden loving public this wonderful world class garden and property.

Comment on Open Gardens in Daylesford – Restoration of Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens by Hels

Hels — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:44:01 +0000

You mean that even in the 19th century, the gardens were intended to be of scientific importance? I am delighted. I would love to see turn-of-the-century photos of bands playing in the Rotunda, fountains, ferneries and the grotto. We tend to think that our generation “invented” pleasure, recreation and certainly science.

Comment on Burlington Magazine Contemporary Writing Prize by The Burlington Contemporary Writing Prize « Matthew Fitche's Blog

The Burlington Contemporary Writing Prize « Matthew Fitche's Blog — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:28:22 +0000

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Comment on Lecture: Paul O’Neill ‘The Exhibition-As-Medium, the Exhibition-As-Form’ by Rosemary Forde, MUMA

Rosemary Forde, MUMA — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:22:42 +0000

Please note this event is now fully booked.

Comment on Chris Kraus Keynote Lecture, Friday 14th October by Rosemary Forde, MUMA

Rosemary Forde, MUMA — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:57:54 +0000

Please note limited places available, for bookings: muma@monash.edu