Author Archives: Guy Abrahams
Green Apps
iPhone mania has resulted in the development of a number of “green” apps, some of which are more useful than others. Here is a selection… Carbon Tracker (lets you measure your carbon footprint), Good Guide (gives info on the green credentials of 65,000 (US) products), Pollution (gives air quality readings for 1300 cities), iNewz Green [...]
The eARTh Project
This November 20-28, 350.org is organizing the world’s largest collaborative art project on the front lines of the climate crisis — and we’re documenting the whole thing by satellite. 350.org is collaborating with artists throughout the world to create 20 public art pieces on the front lines of the climate crisis – our sinking coastlines, [...]
Tipping Point Australia
TippingPoint is a network organisation based in the UK that connects the arts and climate science worlds. They have developed a unique conference format with an extraordinary international network of scientists and artists. Their purpose is to re-imagine a global future through dialogue and action, by audiences, artists, scientists and policy makers. In this Australian [...]
In the Balance: Art for a Changing World
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Sydney 21 AUGUST – 31 OCTOBER 2010 In the Balance: Art for a Changing World features works by Australian and international contemporary artists that respond to ecological concerns. The exhibition reflects the diversity of environmental debates and concerns within and beyond Australia today, and features works that address a spectrum [...]
Stormy Weather: Contemporary Landscape Photography
Stormy Weather: Contemporary Landscape Photography The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Federation Square, Melbourne To be opened by Guy Abrahams on 22 September at 6.00pm. Bookings essential. Stormy Weather charts some contemporary approaches to the landscape through the work of eleven Australian photographers. Photographers’ interest in the landscape has increased in the last few years. [...]
Talk at McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park
ART CHATS PUBLIC PROGRAMS Sustainability & Creativity: How art can help save our world. Guest Speaker: Guy Abrahams Friday 15 October 2010 Morning Tea 10.30am Talk 11am – 12noon $10 Members $15 Non-Members Bookings: 9789 1671 McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park 390 McClelland Drive Langwarrin VIC 3910 Mel Ref. 103 E3
Australian Academy of Science
Anyone looking for a comprehensive and easy to read guide to the science of climate change should have a look at the very recent Australian Academy of Science publication The Science of Climate Change: Questions and Answers.
Environmental Film Festival
A great new initiative in Melbourne is the Environmental Film Festival at the Kino Cinema’s from 16 to 19 September 2010. Go and have a look!
CLIMARTE: Arts for a Safe Climate