Barbie’s fashion and furniture has changed considerably since the mid twentieth century. Barbie’s Dream House 1962 (illustrated) exhibited in ‘California Design 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way’ in 2013, epitomised the modern Californian design that led to the manufacture of innovative and creative toys for children, providing children with the perfect modern space in which…
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During ‘California Design 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way’, complementary works by two Collection artists are on display in the Watermall, at the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG). Despite being separated by a generation, and by the expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the works of Scott Redford and Ed Ruscha echo similar sentiments about the culture…
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Hey there. I’m Ziggy the Westie, you might remember me from my review of the great dogs and creatures in the ‘Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from the Prado‘ exhibition in 2012. I’m back to tell you that you must, absolutely, without question, get yourself to QAGOMA for two pawsome exhibitions. At the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) there is…
‘California Design 1930–1965: Living in a Modern Way’ introduces Australian audiences to a spectrum of industrial, architectural, commercial fashion and craft design from California for the first time. While previous exhibitions, such as ‘Modern Times: The Untold Story of Modernism in Australia’, organised by Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in 2008–09, have considered the influence of American…
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Within the culture and honour-roll of surfing, Greg Noll is one of its ‘legends’. Born in San Diego, Noll moved with his family to Manhattan Beach, California at the age of 3 years. He began to surf at around eleven, joining surf clubs and later, the Los Angeles County Lifeguards. He was introduced to surfboard…
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