FYI #38
Indochine 2 (2003), oil on linen, by Lesley Dumbrell
The Lesley Dumbrell exhibition at the Art Gallery of NSW is worth a look. Open until October.
‘See The Winners Of The 2024 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards (NATSIAA)’, via Design Files.
Embracing Sub-Optimal Relationships, by L.M. Sacasas, via The Convivial Society … The tragedy, however, is that it is in such inefficient yet supremely human things that we find renewal, strength, rest, consolation, and even joy.
Meet Hiba Abid, via passerby. Abid is the Curator of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at the New York Public Library. Abid did her PhD in codicology, the study of the physical aspects of manuscripts, or codices — the plural of codex. ‘It’s often called the 'archaeology of the book' because it lets you uncover the different layers of a book’s life: how it was made and the various ways it was used and read.’
Arvo Pärt's Fratres (excerpt) | Australian Chamber Orchestra x Sydney Dance Company Pier 2/3 Session (video)
On remembering to touch base with yourself, Lauren Elkin interview via The Creative Independent. I’m reading (and enjoying) Elkin’s debut novel, Scaffolding.
Textile artist Pauline Caulfield's home and studio is testament to a creative life well lived, via House & Garden
New Fred Fowler exhibition, The Island, opening at the Jan Murphy Gallery later this month.
‘In The Age of A.I. What Makes People Unique?’, by Joshua Rothman, via The New Yorker
Apple TV+’s Omnivore: René Redzepi with Phil Rosenthal, in conversation at the 92nd St Y (video)
Podcast listening this week:
The Los Angeles Leaf Blower Wars, via 99% Invisible
Sarah Jessica Parker on Her Life in Publishing, via the New York Times Book Review. Parker’s mention of the Three Lives & Company bookshop newsletter inspired me to sign up.