Melburnin’ May 2012

Brian Duffy (Great Britain 1933–2010), ‘David Bowie: Aladdin Sane’ – 1973, digital print, printed 2011, 38.2 x 38.2 cm. Courtesy Duffy Archive, London.

As the temperature drops in Melbourne, we find ourselves digging out those winter boots and jackets in preparation for the chilly months ahead. We’re over summer salads and start yearning for the comfort of warm winter soups and hearty roasts. It’s also a great time of year to head out to the Yarra Valley for a change of scenery and seasons. Not much surpasses the pleasure of snuggling up in a pub or winery with a nice glass of vino or a warm cappuccino. Even though the Yarra Valley is renowned for its beautiful wineries, it’s also a bit of a cultural hub, as TarraWarra Museum of Art (TWMA) clearly demonstrates this month. Read more…