In the summer of 1998 the shifting sands of Holme Beach on the north Norfolk coast in the UK revealed something extraordinary.&nb

If you want to be inspired catch Ruth Downes' new Exhibition at the Hurstville Museum & Gallery. Items that could be  -

Persian mythology is the body of the myths originally told by ancient Persians and other Iranian peoples, and a genre of Ancient Persian folklore. These stories concern the origin and nature of the world, the lives and activities of deities, heroes, and mythological creatures, and the origins and significance of the ancient Persians' own cult and ritual practices. Modern scholars study the myths to shed light on the religious and political institutions of not only modern-day Iran but the Greater Iran, which includes regions of West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia and Transcaucasia where Iranian culture has had significant influence.

Vivienne Binns OAM is a pioneer of feminist art practice in Australia. Born in 1940 in Wyong, she attended East Sydney Technical College. Her teachers included Dorothy Thornhill, John Olsen, Godfrey Miller and John Passmore. In 1962 Binns encountered the work of Mike Brown and the Imitation Realists at Rudy Komon Gallery. Her most recent work in painting and assemblage is an extension of her prior community and feminist practice. Her ongoing love and interest in found materials and domestic patterns where she cajoles life into art. Now in her 80s, she lives and works in Kamberri/Canberra. https://knowmyname.nga.gov.au/artists/vivienne-binns/

Just saw this mural on the sidewalk while walking to my local coffee shop- an artistic reminder of Summer!

The LOEWE Weaves project: is a collection of unique artisan crafted objects, including artist-embellished Galician chestnut roasters, woven leather bags, baskets and accessories. “The act of weaving can take many different meanings and forms; it can be used as decoration or as a way to build a structure,” says Creative director Jonathan Anderson. “We went both ways, with the aim of pushing craft to the extreme and exploring new ways to bring objects to life, turning traditional techniques into something unexpected.” https://www.loewe.com/int/en/stories-collection/loewe-weaves.html