ART | DIVINE PORTALS

We have been fans of Kyle Montgomery's since way back, and we are lucky to have two of his Mary's in our collection along with some earlier works. A resident artist of China Heights, Montgomery's work is captivating and spiritually beautiful.

And now the time has come for you to own one too. But be quick, DIVINE PORTALS opens tonight at Mild Manners in Melbourne. With almost 1/2 the pieces sold already, before the doors have opened, it will surely sell out.

The Crystal Mary - is an intentional collision of two separate beliefs in physical form, it combines religion and spirituality to create the ultimate icon. 

View the full catalogue here

Presented in association with Mild Manners Gallery

RVCA Corner Gallery, 82 Stanley St, Collingwood, Victoria

Opens Friday October 23, 6-8pm 

Exhibition continues until November 8.

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BENAH BOOK CLUB | WRITTEN IN THE WEST

Welcome to Benah Bookclub. Where we explore books we love, own or admire and celebrate independent and interesting publishers, books stores and sites. Owning beautiful books is one of the great joys in life. Print is not dead, just more luxurious!

WIM WENDERS - Written In The West

Publisher: teNeues
Copyright: Schirmer/Mosel / Munich

Pages: 108 / 58 Colour Pictures

Cover: Soft with dust jacket

Publication Date: August 2000

Language: English

One of the best films of our time has to be Paris, Texas by Wim Wenders. Written in the West is a series of images Wenders shot in 1983 while looking for subject and locations for the film. Driving through Texas, Arizona, New Mexico and California, he was captivated by the unique, saturated, colourful light of the vast wild landscape of the American West.

The series was 1st exhibited in 1986 at the Centre Pompidou in Paris and later published as this book in 2000.

Strangely, even though the film takes its name from a sleepy town of Paris, Texas, no footage was ever actually shot there.

Read more about the new revisited edition on AnOther Magazines site here. And if you haven't seen the film, do yourself a favour and watch it immediately!

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ART | TYRRELL WINSTON

There is just something about Tyrrell Winston. I've never met him, never spoken or crossed paths. But I'm strangely drawn to his art in the same way I love Ariel Schmidts illustrations.

Maybe it's the notion of 'One mans trash is another treasure' and that the imperfect is just so much more interesting than the shiny brand new?

You can not help but wonder and speculate the who, what and where these sordid and sensational objects traveled before landing in the hands of Mr Winston and his on going #neighborhoodarchaeology project.

All images via @TyrrellWinston

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BENAH BOOK CLUB | THE AGE OF COLLAGE

Welcome to Benah Bookclub. Where we explore books we love, own or admire and celebrate independent and interesting publishers, books stores and sites. Owning beautiful books is one of the great joys in life. Print is not dead, just more luxurious!

THE AGE OF COLLAGE - Contemporary Collage in Modern Art

Publisher: Gestalten / Berlin

Pages: 288

Cover: Hard

Publication Date: August 2013

Language: English

Whats not to love about collage? It is a juxtapose of images that forces the viewer to rethink the ideas first associated with each visual. Seemingly innocent images are layered and paired with others that often stretch their meanings into unfamiliar territory.

Collages are part of our daily lives. We are flooded by images every day. Some touch us only briefly; others are burned into our memory' - Silk Krohn

The Age of Collage is a striking documentation of today's continued appetite for destructive construction. Showcasing outstanding current artwork and artists, the book also takes insightful behind-the scenes look at those working with this interdisciplinary and cross-media approach. The collages featured in this book are influenced by illustrations, painting, and photography and play with elements of abstraction, constructivism, surrealism and dada. Referencing scientific images, pop culture, and erotica, they reflect humanity's collective vital memory and context. Through confident cuts, brushstrokes, mouse clicks, or pasting, the work in The Age of Collage gives the impossible a tangible form. It expands the possibilities of the genre while turning our worldview on its head along the way. - SuperSalon

Purchase The Age of Collage from one of our all time favourite book stores SuperSalon based in Warsaw, Poland. This store and site is a gem and covers all your well known publishers such as Gestalten, Taschen, Rizzoli and Steidl plus many you never knew existed.

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BENAH LOVES | SKETCH

You would have seen images of this pink dream in your feed and day dreamt of sinking into its lush interior whilst procuring the perfect instagram post. But, did you know that this is but one space within a vortex of an interior triumph?

Sketch, located in London, opened in 2002 and by its own words is a complex and unique site. Conceived by French master chef Pierre Gagnaire and restauranteur Mazouz, Sketch combines so much into its 5 spaces that you could spend a whole week, just discovering the food, art and atmosphere.

The Gallery, as the pink room is named, is just spectacular.  With art lining the walls and uniforms by Richard Nicoll, it just doesn't get any cooler.

Enjoy lunch with an Artist, Michelin starred cuisine, posh afternoon tea or go all out at get married at 

sketch

9 Conduit Street

London W1S 2XG

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