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Wednesday 16th – 23rd August
In life we are inclined to look at beautiful things and, unless it’s the girlfriend of a guy on steroids, there really is no need to hide it. So don’t look away sheepishly from the beauty of Melbourne this week, embrace it, kiss it, pinch its ass, wolf whistle, and generally sleaze all over it.
Issue 069 features beautiful things such as Litmus Journal of Melbourne, the institutional Fat 272 store, the Crayon Fields new album, Dior Bois D’Argent from Assin, the Bowie-esque film C.R.A.Z.Y. and much more.
However, due to the fact that we forgot to take STREET shots this week not everything in this issue is beautiful. What you will find instead is what happens when Right Angle Publishing staff get new computers. Apologies in advance. We are good looking…really.
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ThreeThousand Issue 069 – in the eye of the beholder
Cover photo by Giuseppe (Pino) Demaio. If you would like to submit a cover photo, email photo@tinanded.com.au |
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Rapt! is billed as a timely survey of contemporary art emerging from Japan, but will also encompass projects that cross national borders, including an artist-in-residence program that is producing works based on the artists' experiences in Australia. Rei Naito is set to create an installation in a mud brick home by Alistair Knox, and Yuki Kimura is producing work in response to the endlessly weird architecture of our own Melbourne Zoo.
The exhibitions include work in every medium you can think of and a couple you definitely can't, but each exhibit promises to shift our view of the contemporary Japanese art away from the Murakami 'superflat' and Mariko Mori's heavily ritualised worlds.
The massive program of Rapt! will last throughout the rest of the year, with launches for the exhibitions and residences beginning in the next couple of weeks, and a celebratory launch at LOOP bar on October 12. But if you can't wait to get an inkling of the exhibition styles on offer, head to the corner of Swanston and Collins Streets from August 24 to see a installation by the Atelier Bow-Wow group and Taira Nishizawa, where a greenhouse will be confusing passers-by for two weeks. |
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What:
Rapt!: 20 Contemporary Artists From Japan
Where:
Various locations in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane; Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP), Gertrude Contemporary Art Spaces, Kings ARI, Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA), RMIT Project Space, Spacement, West Space, Seventh Gallery, LOOP Bar, and many more.
When:
From late August to early September onwards
How much:
All events free
Contact:
Rapt! Online
Image by:
Tomoko Konoike at the Centre for Contemporary Photography |
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If all little girls should smell like roses, then all men should smell like Dior’s Bois D’ Argent.
A concoction of masculine musk and fresh honey, like the label itself the original 1947 Dior fragrance is clean, sharp and classic. The scent comes as a set of three, designed by architect, designer, editor and Dior ‘it’ kid Hedi Slimane, who has fronted Dior Homme for the past six years.
Hedi’s potions also include Eau Noire, a herbal woody winter scent that hits harder than an espresso shot, and the vanilla and almond coated Cologne Blanche. If you want a taste of the real thing, Assin on Little Collins has exclusive tabs on the fragrances in Australia. |
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What:
Christian Dior Bois D’Argent
Where:
Assin, 138 Little Collins St, Melbourne
When:
Mon-Thurs 10-6, Fri 10-7, Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
How much:
$185 – 125ml, $250 – 250ml
Contact:
9654 0158 or online |
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Like the crackle of a spinning 7” record, C.R.A.Z.Y is a film thick with the sound, sights and signifiers of eras past, when Marlborough Lights were good for you and flares were cut sharp.
Jean-Marc Vallee’s C.R.A.Z.Y travels through the fashion-faux-par splattered 60s and 70s following the highs, lows and Bowie-obsession of Zac Beaulieu (Marc-Andre Grondin). The second-youngest of five boys, Zac’s love for his mother (Danille Proulx) and respect for his father (Michele Cote), make for a cinematic personal journey punctuated by flares and Formica.
With a soundtrack that draws upon the vintage croon of Patsy Cline and David Bowie, C.R.A.Z.Y leaves you with the uplifting sense that no matter how tough things may seem, if you can keep on dancing to your own tune then that ain’t crazy. |
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What:
C.R.A.Z.Y
Where:
Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon St Carlton, Classic Cinema, 9 Gordon St, Elstenwick and select theatres
When:
From August 31
Watch the trailer:
here
Win:
We have a whole cinema of passes to C.R.A.Z.Y (which works out to be about 25 doubles) to give away for a screening on Wednesday 30 at Cinema Nova. Just send your name and address to crazy@threethousand.com.au before 3pm Friday August 25. |
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You’d think a structural mix of wrought iron, glass, slabbed concrete and galvanised iron would be out of place amidst the lattice-lined terraces of East Melbourne. And you’d be right. But the new East Melbourne Library also shines as an intriguing architectural beacon.
Designed by architects Rob Adams and Garry Ormston, the entire structure has been fashioned to create minimal environmental impact. Affording leafy vistas of the surrounding suburb, the structure is so smart it can actually heat and cool itself, while harvesting its own rainwater at the same time.
Architecture aside, the library offers a hearty selection of fiction and reference books, graphic novels, bi-lingual picture books, magazines, wireless internet, CDs and a stout collection of DVDs, which is great if you’re on the blacklist at Video Ezy. |
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What:
The East Melbourne Library
Where:
122 George St, East Melbourne
When:
Mon 12-6, Tues 1-8, Wed 10-6, Thurs-Fri 1-6, Sat 10-2
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What:
Crunk Love
When:
Thursday August 24, 9pm
Where:
The Order of Melbourne, 401 Swanston St, Melbourne
How much:
$10 |
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Description:
Dress in red and celebrate a carnival of crunky love with DJs Mafia and CWD, a kissing booth raffle, burlesque courtesy of the Diamond Dolls and drag stylings by Regime Dettol.
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What:
Modular Monthly
When:
Friday August 25, 10pm
Where:
Brown Alley (Colonial Hotel), cnr Lonsdale and King St, Melbourne
How much:
$20 + b/f from the Colonial Hotel 9670 8599, Central Station Records 9642 5744, Polyester Records 9419 5223, Modular People and Moshtix or WIN some below…
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Description:
From Switzerland via NYC, Modular is beaming In Flagranti exclusively for their monthly party. Also, playing are Cut Copy DJs, the Midnight Juggernaut DJs, Young & Restless (live), Andee Frost and Agent 86. We have two double passes to give away, just email modular@threethousand.com.au before 3pm Friday August 25. |
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What:
Midnight HOT
When:
Friday August 25, 9pm
Where:
Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets, 80 Smith Street, Collingwood.
How much:
$7 entry / $5 guest list email to: midnight-hot@optusnet.com.au for guest list. |
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Description:
If like Whitney Houston you "wanna feel the heat with somebody" then Midnight HOT is the place to work up a sweat. With J-Gold spinning some solid 24K hits, plus rock and passion pop courtesy of The Katies, you’ll be shaking what ya mamma gave ya in no time.
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What:
'First Timers', Merlyn Theatre Event 28
When:
Saturday, August 26, 8pm
Where:
The Merlyn Theatre @ The Malthouse, 113 Sturt St, Southbank
How much:
Full $18, concession $15 |
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Description:
Part of The Age Melbourne’s Writers’ Festival, first time Director Neil Armfield and Screenwriter Luke Davies of the film Candy discuss how they turned their ideas and storytelling skills into an actual film. |
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To All The People We Love
When:
Saturday August 26
Where:
Backstage, above the Portland Hotel, cnr Lt Collins and Russell St, Melbourne
How much:
$10, or $5 after the bands |
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Description:
It’s double the sound when The Slits launch their new EP Revenge of the Killer Slits and On/Oxx launch their 7” White Tribal 7". Stay for the DJ line-up including the Damn Arms DJs and DJ Vinyl Richie.
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According to Gunboat Willy, man is neither stupid nor immune to fashion. Man however is human, and is easily led astray by wayward trends. We have one pair of Willys to pull him (you) back into style. Handmade in leather, stitched with love and valued at $308, they could be on your feet, just answer the following question.
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This week’s question:
A human cyborg is:
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Part man, part machine
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Part man, part horse
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Ray Martin
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Congratulations to last week’s Rollin’ Through The Decades winners Mick, Gerard, Luke, Lucy and Sam. This week it might be you, or it might not. To be in the running send your answer to win@threethousand.com.au |
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ThreeThousand is a weekly snapshot of Melbourne's subculture, fired by email into the loving arms of people who realise that the best things in life are often hard to find. It is compiled by an amorphous gaggle of writers, stylists, designers, photographers, sub-cultural attaches and a large troupe of monkeys who enjoy working for peanuts.
Without editorial independence ThreeThousand has nothing. All editorial you read is featured because it's worth it – not because it's paid for.
Advertising Partnerships:
ThreeThousand is funded in full by one advertising partner per issue. We warmly invite advertisers who see the benefit in speaking to Melbourne through a trusted and targeted medium to contact Francesco at frunch@rightanglepublishing.com
Editorial Submissions:
The editorial team at ThreeThousand may know a lot - but they don't know everything. Feel free to send information on events, venues or anything else to chris@threethousand.com.au
Feedback:
Heap praise, sling abuse, ramble inanely – if you have anything to say to us please send it directly to talk@threethousand.com.au
Disclaimer:
The information in ThreeThousand is subject to change. Although we attempt to ensure that the content at the time of publication is correct, we do not guarantee its accuracy or currency. Right Angle Publishing accepts no responsibility to you or anyone else arising from any use or reliance on the information contained in ThreeThousand or any inaccuracy in the information. The views and opinions expressed on material included in ThreeThousand may not reflect those of Right Angle Publishing. |
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