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With Amanda De Simone’s new exhibition, Crying Boy Fanclub, it would seem that The Cure were wrong all along – boys do cry. Similar to Sam Taylor-Woods exhibition, Crying Men (NYC 2004), which featured the likes of Lawrence Fishburne and Benicio del Toro, Crying Boy Fanclub shows the vulnerability behind the armour of masculinity.
Portraits of boys, some dark and stubbled, some red nosed and sniffling, and with tears that are both universal and painfully individual, De Simone’s subjects seem genuine while simultaneously questioning the nature of authenticity. The highly stylised close-up portraits may have been staged, manipulated, or perhaps they are tragically real.
De Simone, exploring the idea of fandom and confronting the notion of choice motivation, invites you to choose your favourite and thus become a member of the fan club. Stoic, sniffling, heartbroken, which one do you feel more for?
In this exhibition, the tears themselves are clearer than their origins yet, as they stream down the cheek one thing is for certain – the ideas behind De Simone’s show will not evaporate as quickly. |
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What:
Amanda De Simone - Crying Boy Fanclub
Where:
McCulloch Gallery 8 Rankins Lane Melbourne (off Lt Bourke Street)
When:
18th January to 1st February
12-5pm |
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Unless it’s sunburn, or Michael Schumacher, most would agree that things look better in red. Bright, bold, sexy and potentially dangerous the Polaroid One Rossa is the lipstick on the collar of the camera world.
There is something to be said for tangibility, for immediacy,
and for the inability to delete. Polaroid
One Rossa is for people that aren't afraid to commit
to the moment, to hold their Polaroid proudly in their
hand and, be it good or bad, wave it like a flag.
With its retro design and enamel finish, the Polaroid One Rossa is as much about fashion as it is about function. The perfect social companion, Polaroids are the ideal way to remind yourself just how much fun can be had with a few friends, and, maybe even a stranger. |
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What:
Polaroid One Rossa
Where:
Available at KMart, Ted's and selected photo specialty stores.
Stockists 1300 728 606 or visit polaroidrossa.com.au
How Much:
$59.95 RRP |
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The album art for The
Greatest Chan Marshal’s (aka Cat Power)
latest recording is so cool, non-fans of the circuitous,
little, indie-rockette, may end up buying it, simply so
they can cut out the gold boxing-gloves and wear them
as a necklace. Hopefully, after butchering the cover they’ll
listen to the album and thus be converted to the church
of Cat Powerology.
Recorded with Al Green’s old band in Memphis, Tennessee,
The Greatest is a more instrumentally layered
album than her previous works. Lyrically, it’s less
interesting than You Are Free, but with Marshal,
it’s not so much about what she says, but how she
says it.
With a raspy, feminine drawl, Marshal sounds like she’s
been smoking since she was a foetus yet her voice is seductively
subtle, and often breathlessly beautiful. Standouts from
the album include, "The Greatest", Empty Shell”,
and the uncharacteristically cheerful “Could we”.
The Greatest is released in Australia on the
23rd of Jan so faithful and faithless alike, get ready;
this album lives up to its name. |
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What:
The Greatest
Who:
Cat Power
On:
Matador Records |
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Most markets either compel you to search for things that aren’t there, like the cactus that makes peyote, or to come home with stuff you don’t need, like mobile phone covers made from bent cutlery. The Queen Vic Night Markets, on the other hand, are all about things you can’t do without, namely great food and alcohol.
With such a variety to choose from, Spanish, Indian, Italian, Chinese and crocodile (yes really) you’re pretty much guaranteed to find something to entice your taste buds. Some notable highlights are the Gourmet Curry Hut, Spanish food section and the delicious Dutch pancakes.
However, a word of warning, markets and alcohol don’t always mix, so if under the influence it may be best stay away from the live bands and honey coloured fisherman pants. Otherwise, you could end up dancing to one while wearing the other - a serious offence by anyone’s standards. |
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What:
The Queen Victoria Night Markets
Where:
Are you serious?
When:
5.30pm – 10.00pm Wednesday nights until the 22nd March |
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What:
Antony and the Johnsons
When:
Thursday 19th January
Where:
Hamer Hall (Arts Centre)
How much:
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Description:
Rumoured to have made Leonard Cohen cry Antony and the Johnson’s will test your emotional robustness at Hamer Hall. They are supported by CocoRosie.
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What:
Mum Smokes (CD launch)
When:
Friday 20th January
Where:
Ding
Dong |
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Description:
Supported by the Crayon Fields, Food Group and Fur.
$8.
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What:
Four Tet
When:
Friday 20th Jan
Where:
The Salon, 59-61 Johnston St, Fitzroy
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Description:
Supported by City City City and Mountains In The
Sky, Four Tet (UK) tours in the name of Everything
Ecstatic. Read our review here.
Tickets $27.50 + BF from Polyester, Missing Link,
The Corner Box Office and The Spanish Club…
or you could just win some here. |
What:
St Jerome’s Sunday Session
When:
Sunday 22nd January
Where:
Saint Jerome’s |
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Description:
Temper Temper, Children Collide, Hot Little Hands and Dukes of Windsor.
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CocoRosie
When:
Sunday 22nd January
Where:
Northcote
Social Club
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Description:
Due to popular demand CocoRosie have announced a
second show at The Northcote Social Club to support
their new album Noah’s Ark. Tickets
$32, buy them here
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