Joined by special guest Paul Kelly, Emma Donovan delivered a performance filled with wisdom and soul 1 / 4
Words by Alex Watts
Emma Donovan appeared at Heide Museum of Modern Art’s Summer Festival alongside her band, The Putbacks.
There is something very communal about Heide Museum of Modern Art. Perhaps it’s the sense of space lent by the expansive gardens surrounding the buildings, full of native plants and gnarled eucalypts. Or maybe it is to do with the original farmhouse, in which John and Sunday Reed lived, loved and held court for their artistic friends, whose works still adorn the walls with names now revered worldwide.
Ten things to see and do in Melbourne this summer
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After months of lockdown, Australia s cultural capital is beginning to bounce back.
What could be more Melbourne than spending long afternoons wandering the halls of the National Gallery of Victoria, or catching up with friends at a late-night show? From possum-fur paintings to Shakespeare under the stars, there s plenty to see and do this summer.
Here are some suggestions for what to put at the top of your holiday to-do list.
1. Walk through the massive, free exhibition at the NGV
Artist Jeff Koons with his sculpture at the National Gallery of Victoria.