Head On Portrait Prize is the nation’s major innovative showcase for Australian portrait photography, reflecting a vibrant, diverse cross-section of new and traditional photographic practices. They’re now open for submissions. It’s a $25 entry fee but with prizes worth $50,000 it’s a good investment… well, if you’re up for it. Submissions close 11 March 2012. Check out deets here.

These preview images of Reka’s upcoming solo show at Backwoods have got us drooling with mystery and excitement. Can’t wait to see what he has in store for us all!

REKA – PRIMARY SUSPECTS
Backwoods Gallery
Upstairs 25 Easey St. Collingwood
Friday 2nd March 6pm

Get on this opportunity to customize a 7″ bunny!

Submissions at HERE (Australian artists)

Kicking off at 9am, you should get your hungover self down to Carlton to enjoy meticulously filtered drops of pure gold… well, black gold. You can enjoy some deliciously rich Black Coffee, play some videogames, flick through some zines AND RZA YO FACE!

Yes, it’s a Saturday morning extravangza where Parts & Crafts promise:

In addition to that BC heat, we’ll be firing up the Risograph for the blinding debut of “RZA yo face”. For a measly dollar dollar bill (y’all), we’ll RZA-graph that beautiful mug a yours onto a one of a kind placemat – situate your coffee on it, pin it to your wall, put it on eBay, be the envy of your clan. BYO face!

Just saw this Ruler Melbourne 2011 recap promo. I’ve also been seeing their marketing all around town, they work hard. We dig their designs, t-shirt shopping time?

Ruler Melbourne

Just when you thought the giving season was over and (what’s left of your) money would be safe. Valentine’s Day comes around and guys around the world slip into a state of bewilderment at what to get their better halves.

We’re so excited to be featuring the lovely Victoria Mason and her exquisite jewellery. We think these pieces in her line are the perfect gifts for your Valentines no matter your budget.

A standout extravagance would be the Ghost Patrol x Victoria Mason necklace. A limited edition of 99 – each original model is hand carved by Ms Mason herself and then gone on to be individually carved by Ghostpatrol. It’s a definite collectors item since no two pieces are exactly alike. Plus, you get a bonus signed and numbered Ghostpatrol gocco print.

You’ll be getting ALL kinds of lovin’ if you surprise your Valentine with these pieces of bling:
1. Ghost Patrol x Victoria Mason Limited Edition Necklace and Print- $550
2. Cute Angle Necklace – $180
3. Angled Heart Necklace – $220
4. City Lights Drops – $120
5. Polkadot Earrings – $25

Get it online or visit her studio in Fitzroy. Happy Valentines lovebirds!

Based on the cult comic by Daniel Clowes, Terry Zwigoff’s black comedy will spark hoots of recognition for anyone who’s been to art school. (Remember, the only piece of paper less valuable than one of your paintings is your degree.) Surrounded by pretentious misfit students and has-been teachers, bright-eyed Jerome suffers for his art in the most farcical way.

Jacky Winter presents ‘Art School Confidential (2006)’
At Rooftop Cinema
Tuesday 7th February at 9:30pm

If your lucky enough to be in Byron Bay tommorow, Beastman is painting live at Art Park.
Wishing we were there!

We’re on the ball today. If you’re reading this now and like what you see, there’s still a whole hour to get down to Rtist gallery to check out the Marvel street art event and exhibition. While we were expecting the usual Rtist crowd, this event was a more family-friendly afternoon bonanza. It was great seeing all the young kids getting some early exposure to two of Melbourne’s graff talents; Shem and Sirum1. The battle is raging on with what could be a rad Captain America and Iron Man installtion/mural to promote the upcoming Avengers movie. Winners will be announced at 5 today – stay tuned!

Another great component to the Marvel event was the inside exhibition showcasing work by David Yardin. That man does some amazing work with pen and pencil. We’re lovin his Marvel babes. It’s a definite must-see – even if you’re not a fan of Marvel. Though really, who isn’t.

Marvel Exhibition
by David Yardin
Rtist Gallery
14 – 21 January 2012