Heads up everyone, here’s some info for the Don’t Ban the Can event, a good cause by the DBTC organization. Saturday the 20th of September at the Clifton Park Amphitheater.

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Friendly reminder that Listers show launches tonight at Metro 5.

Thats, right, everyone favorite stooper hero is back with a brand new show that will knock your socks right off.

Own Worst enemy, coming to a Dont Come Gallery near you.25th of Sept.

More details closer to the date.

1st 2 of 180 boards for No Comply rocked up today, the winner is Shaunna Peterson.

Jesse has been working his ass off for this show, so make it down to Until Never this Wednesday to check it out.

Photos of the artwork and event here soon.

Lister will be coming home for another no doubt sucessfull show at Metro 5 Gallery on 10 September until 28 September 2008. 1214 High Street, Armadale.

Here’s a sneaky preview of the show courtesy of the good folks at Metro 5.

Me (left & Right) mixed media on canvas, 50.0 x 50.0 cm

Don’t hang my dress there (left & Right) mixed media on canvas, 170.0 x 170.0 cm

Give me Hulk (left & right) mixed media on canvas, 170.0 x 170.0 cm

All Dolled Up (right & right) mixed media on canvas, 120.0 x 120.0 cm

She had a Dream (left & right) mixed media on canvas, 120.0 x 120.0 cm

3rd Cup of Fiasko (left & right) mixed media on canvas, 120.0 x 120.0 cm

TV Guide Spells (left & right) mixed media on canvas, 120.0 x 120.0 cm

Two Birds One Stone (left & right), mixed media on canvas, 120.0 x 120.0 cm

Hidden within the mess of pouting face book party photos, shit shows and silly banalities of the embarrassing Melbourne Fashion Weak is something actually worth seeing.

Into The Closet, currently on show at above Carlton Hotel really deserves to be seen as a separate entity, featuring a rich gas light themed celebration of the finely developed skills and vision or Australian artisans stepping out of their comfort zones to design garments and working with new mediums.

Pattern maker Nita-Jan McMahon, End of Light, white and black. Hoodies made from hand knitted strips of t-shirts. Weighing a tonne and featuring a kangaroo leather and sterling silver label, you can see flickers of woven labels running through the piece.

Cobbler Drendan Dwyer and Rosslynd Piggot, “I have always liked hammocks” bike made out of chrome molly tubing, rangoon cane and braided satin rayo.

wtf, Howard Arkley / Cuggi ‘collabo’?
Actually made by Elizabeth Gower for Howardin 1977

Domonic Eichler, Sans Suces.

The show comes down tomorrow 7pm.

Here’s a ‘trailer’ Futura’s upcoming ehibition.

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It seems certain now that video has taken the lead for online promotions, time to get cracking i think, Mason?

In anticipation of her upcoming solo show, Think Space gallery have released a video of the work by Lesley Reppeteaux as well as some preview shots.

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Lesley’s story book, art nouveau style will be one of the many present in this years No Comply.

Melbourneʼs esteemed quality of graffiti and street art can be tracked to the influence and tutelage of one prolific artist. Phibs. Initially raised in county New South Wales before moving to the city of Sydney, Phibs relocated to Melbourne due to its strong support in the local arts community and the increased opportunities for emerging artists.

Originating from a traditional graffiti background, Phibs endeavors to promote the value of the art-form through outlets such as ommissioned murals, youth workshops, exhibitions, and theatrical productions. His remarkably detailed murals can be seen around the inner city suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood as well as throughout the city itself.

Whilst Phibsʼ signature is his intricate, almost stencil-like, delineated lines and ʻcut-backʼ methods, his work is visibly influenced by the art nd mythology of many cultures, both ancient and modern. Highly regarded amongst his peers, he continues to exhibit in elbourne and interstate galleries, and has been represented at numerous festivals throughout the country.

Phibs has another show in the works that will be launching on Friday 5th of September down at China Heights in Sydney. Check the flyer, remember the date, more news soon.