Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
SIGMA FP Launch & Blade Runner Style - OPT Circular Quay
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Australian Maritime muSEAum 2020 Program Launch
A little over a week ago, Wednesday the 20th of November to be precise; I was a guest of the Australian Maritime Museum at the launch, the grand unveiling of their 2020 exhibition program - and it's a cracker! But first, on arrival guests joined small groups to take a short guided tour and learn a little of the history of the permanent collection - like 'Krait, a former Japanese fishing boat, took three teams of Commandos and their folding canoes to Singapore Harbour..' to devastating effect.
We were then treated to drinks and some very fresh seafood which I believe was from sponsors like the Sydney Fish Markets which included oysters and that fab retro classic the prawn cocktail and as a nod looking forward to the Venice show.. perfect risotto balls. All really lovely so I thought I would share a few shots.
It was nice getting to talk with other guests, people from education, tourism, and even retail in the local darling harbour area. A pleasant group of people including museum staff who were more than happy to mingle too.
It was then of course time for the speeches, time to discover what the Australian Maritime muSEAum has in store for the coming year so we all headed inside; and there is quite a bit going on.
We learned that 2019 has been the best year for the museum on record with total visitation of 2.1 million across the museum and web platform. 32,007 students attended excursions on site, and the museum provided programs to 195,809 virtually.
But the museum does want you to visit in person and has already kicked off 'Sea Monsters, Prehistoric Ocean Predators'. From March to October the Museum will be hosting the very popular 'Wildlife Photographer of the Year' upping the show with the inclusion of large backlit display panels as used in the London exhibition. There will be the The biennial Classic and Wooden Boat Festival - and more for photography fans, 'Capturing the Home Front' featuring photographs by Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake and Australian wartime photographers. There will also be activities such as the Murder Mysteries!!! And a series of Ocean Talks.
After the speeches guests were invited to view the 'Sea Monsters' exhibition which is blue lit in an under the water manner - nice! Vivienne from White Caviar Life grabbed a shot of me passing through the rib cage of a giant sea creature and I managed a shot of her on a massive shell seat, or was it a giant squid like thing - in very blue light, so I made it into a black and white so Vivienne did not look too much like a monster from the deep!
All of which reminds me that I wore my official Gondolier's jumper, the only nautical dress item I own; to help celebrate the final show of 2020; Venice, the 'summer blockbuster spectacular will see the majestic and romantic, yet incredibly vulnerable city of Venice come to life. Visitors will be invited to come explore the famous city’s inhabitants as they live, love, Carnevale, and deal with climate change – right on the edge of the Adriatic Sea.' I am really looking forward to that!
I do recommend having a look around the website and subscribing to the updates on shows as there is much more on than these key events I've briefly mentioned. And I will sign off with a last shot from the night and a shot of mine, a sailing boat on the Grand Canal of Venice. Thanks for dropping by, hope to see you all at the muSEAum in 2020.
Thank you to the Australian Maritime Museum for having me as a guest at the 2020 program launch https://www.sea.museum/
Telling Stories in Pictures all over..
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| Vivienne nautically prepared for the launch of the 2020 program. |
It was nice getting to talk with other guests, people from education, tourism, and even retail in the local darling harbour area. A pleasant group of people including museum staff who were more than happy to mingle too.
But the museum does want you to visit in person and has already kicked off 'Sea Monsters, Prehistoric Ocean Predators'. From March to October the Museum will be hosting the very popular 'Wildlife Photographer of the Year' upping the show with the inclusion of large backlit display panels as used in the London exhibition. There will be the The biennial Classic and Wooden Boat Festival - and more for photography fans, 'Capturing the Home Front' featuring photographs by Dorothea Lange, Toyo Miyatake and Australian wartime photographers. There will also be activities such as the Murder Mysteries!!! And a series of Ocean Talks.
After the speeches guests were invited to view the 'Sea Monsters' exhibition which is blue lit in an under the water manner - nice! Vivienne from White Caviar Life grabbed a shot of me passing through the rib cage of a giant sea creature and I managed a shot of her on a massive shell seat, or was it a giant squid like thing - in very blue light, so I made it into a black and white so Vivienne did not look too much like a monster from the deep!
I do recommend having a look around the website and subscribing to the updates on shows as there is much more on than these key events I've briefly mentioned. And I will sign off with a last shot from the night and a shot of mine, a sailing boat on the Grand Canal of Venice. Thanks for dropping by, hope to see you all at the muSEAum in 2020.
Telling Stories in Pictures all over..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863
Monday, July 1, 2019
Beyond the Light - Chinese Artist He Zige at 541 Art Space
The titles are as lyrical at the paintings and the opening as bold as the colours. He Zige and his undeniably beautiful exhibition of paintings curated by Vivien Jiang has landed and launched at 541 Art Space Sydney in a Gala style opening. One could see the paintings as abstract expressionist vision however it would seem they are an East-West expression of poetic form. If you love John Olsen or Luke Sciberras work you will probably enjoy this show of painterly cross currents. It's on right now at 541artspace until the 9th of July, so be quick
“What is light? When light shines into reality, there comes colour, when it shines into the heart, therecomes hope. Light is like a belief that can sanctify life. Beyond the Light refers to an existing supreme and abstract state that transcends sanctification and solemnisation” He Zige
“I wish to travel through the painting with audience together” He Zige
https://www.541artspace.com.au/
Telling Stories in Pictures all over..
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| Artist He Zige and curator Vivien Jiang |
“I wish to travel through the painting with audience together” He Zige
https://www.541artspace.com.au/
Telling Stories in Pictures all over..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Winter Styling - East Sydney Night
Loved this look I spotted last night going from one photography show at Disorder Gallery, on my way to ACP in Foley street. The three of us were caught at the lights which gave me the opportunity to make this shot - unfortunately I had the 'bright' gallery settings still set so this shot was a bit under and umm a longish 1/30th exposure so its a bit soft but we can all see whats going on here. Some creative old school sports wear with sheer top and leather jacket fusion!
I styled something equally Street Style myself once, can you spot the theme here?
Telling Stories in Pictures all over..
Telling Stories in Pictures all over..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863
Saturday, June 1, 2019
TISSOT Exclusive LIVE-NBA Finals Party - Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal
With a select group of local sports and fashion identities and the events own HUGE satellite dish parked out back - TISSOT hosted an exclusive LIVE-NBA Finals Party at the Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal Cargo Hall, on a perfect sunny autumn day. NBA and Australian Boomers stars Isaac Humphries and Sterling Brown did a pre-game warm up interview; shot goals in a mid game free throw comp as entertainment against Josh Dugan of the Cronulla Sharks and Lachie Whitfield of the GWS GIANTS. There was American themed food; Burgers, Tacos, Caesar salad, Nachos, all of which was rather good; washed down with beer, water or wine.. Or a coffee; which was how I started out the day.. (Click images to view large) Mouse over for details..
And of course, I couldn't resist a little impromptu street-basketball fashion shoot with http://whitecaviarlife.com/ in the glorious late afternoon light - Thanks Tissot, Spalding and the Raptors who took out Game 1 of the NBA Finals Series over the Warriors - what a day! All pictures shot #Fujifilmx_au #X100F #FujifilmXT1
Telling Stories in Pictures all over..
Kent Johnson, Sydney, Australia.
0433 796 863
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