“Right now the left brain really isn’t doing the trick. We’ve known about climate change for 20 years—known that it’s the greatest threat humans have ever had to deal with. And so far we’ve done…nothing. Oh, some little stuff here and there, but nothing on a scale big enough to matter. Environmentalists have believed that [...]
Tim Winton – Art for Sharks
After three sell out Brisbane shows, Art for Sharks 2010 will be held for the first time in Melbourne to allow Melbourne’s ocean loving art appreciators the chance to attend this inspirational event. Our Patron Tim Winton will make one of his rare public appearances on the night, and up to 50 pieces of outstanding [...]
2010 set to be warmest year on record
The global temperature this year reached its warmest on record based on a 12-month rolling average, said James Hansen, the top climate change scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
EAARTH – a must read book by Bill McKibben
Founder of 350.org Bill McKibben was recently in Australiaat the invitation of the Sydney Writers Festival and also made a couple of inspirational appearances in Melbourne. His new book, Earth, is a milestone contribution to thinking on how we can tackle and deal with climate change. “Bill McKibben is the most effective environmental activist of [...]
Profits/Populations – It’s All Numbers
Now showing on the big screen at at Federation Square, Melbourne, is Debbie Symons new video work, Profits/Populations – It’s All Numbers. Have a sneak preview here.
If you are in Sydney…
Green, at Brenda May Gallery from 8 June to 4 July, focuses on issues such as the environment, conservation and sustainable living. Green is no longer just a colour. This exhibition features the work of artists who use their practice to express their concerns about environmental issues such as the impact of introduced species, deforestation [...]
Towards Sustainable Galleries
Guy was a guest speaker at this year’s Public Galleries Association of Victoria AGM which was themed around “Towards Sustainable Galleries” . Guy spoke on “Climate Change, Sustainability and the Arts”.
seven thousand oaks festival
The inaugural seven thousand oaks festival will host over 20 artists exploring the issue of sustainability through music, visual art, performance and installation throughout Winter 2010. Come along to one or all of the festival programs and join the conversations of sustainability in the cultural sphere. Guy Abrahams will open the the festival on June [...]
Photography Exhibition Opening
Obscura Gallery is holding an exhibition of three photographers exploring environmental concerns. To be opened by Guy Abrahams on Sunday, 16 May at 4.00pm, 1st Floor Suite 11, 285 Carlisle Street East St Kilda.
Bayside Climate Change Action Group
Monthly Meeting – 7.30 pm Wednesday 28 July 20 TOPIC What has art got to do with the environment? SPEAKER Guy Abrahams “The arts can not only show but indeed make us feel the very problems that we are facing. They can allow us to have a foretaste of our possible futures, both bad and [...]
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