September 18 – 24, 2021
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The Influence
Damiano Bertoli (1969–2021)
Melbourne artist Lisa Radford, a friend and colleague of Damiano Bertoli’s, remembers his major work Le Désir, a series of performances of a little-known play by Picasso.
Fiction
About this object
“Things are dim, inside the museum. There is no flash photography in the galleries but leaning in close reveals that the blues and the dark indigo in the set also show signs of use: they are splashed and grooved, as if Smith was trying to paint while sailing on rough seas. I imagine him onboard the Resolution on another voyage of discovery entirely, gazing in astonishment at icebergs and floes, attempting to paint the white on blue on grey world of an untouched Antarctica.”
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Quotes
Faith
“I had high hopes for Mr Shelton and am sorry it has come to this.”
The leader of the Christian Democratic Party disendorses Lyle Shelton as his successor. Shelton said this is not how Jesus would act – forgetting that three days after dying he also changed his mind.
Character
“I never thought dobbing and snitching was part of the Australian character.”
The former prime minister complains after being fined for failing to wear a mask. This is the same man who as prime minister urged public servants to dob in their colleagues if they mocked him online.
Relations
“And I want to thank that fellow Down Under. Thank you very much, pal.”
The United States president appears to forget Scott Morrison’s name while announcing a deal for Australia to buy nuclear submarines. If the question is how much would it cost Morrison to become a memorable world figure, the answer is more than $90 billion.
Integrity
“As a potential beneficiary I have no access to information about the conduct and funding of the trust.”
The former attorney-general says he is unable to say who helped pay for his legal fees through a blind trust. Incidentally, Porter is pretty much out of blind trust.
Publicity
“I apologise if that’s incorrect. It should certainly be the curfew.”
The Victorian Liberal leader apologises for sending a press release accidentally calling for an immediate end to Melbourne’s lockdown. It’s still not nearly as confusing as the time he put up “tough on crime” billboards while also meeting with alleged mafia figures.
Mining
“Unfortunate and not reflecting well on the minister.”
The Federal Court judge asks Resources minister Keith Pitt to explain why grants were given to a gas company exploring the Beetaloo Basin, despite assurances the deal was not imminent. The likely answer is he just really, really loves fossil fuels and couldn’t help himself.
