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Art, antiques, collectibles, buying guides, galleries, artist profiles written and compiled by our team with more than 25 years professional experience.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Redemption: The Divinyls’ Journey

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Divinyls at Selinas, Coogee Bay © 1983 Mark Anning photo
In the pulsating heart of Sydney, where the wild waves of the Pacific Ocean meet the gritty streets, a rock 'n' roll legend was...

National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA)

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NIDA National Institute of Dramatic Arts 1985 © Mark Anning photo All Rights Reserved
The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) is Australia's most prestigious and best-known drama school. It has played a significant role in the development...

Dorothea Lange’s Pioneering Approach to Portraiture

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Dorothea Lange Migrant Mother
Dorothea Lange's profound impact on documentary photography and portraiture is indisputable, as her work transcended the confines of mere images to become a vehicle...

Guide to Collecting Vintage Film Cameras

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Leica M3 film camera
Collecting vintage film cameras can be a rewarding and fascinating hobby. These cameras not only serve as historical artifacts but also provide a tangible...

Theatre production photography of June Salter

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June Salter, Australian actress
June Salter 1932-2001  Remembered as a true diva of stage and screen in words and photos by Mark Anning in 1982. This was literally...

Darbuka Drums: The Rhythmic Heart of Middle Eastern Music

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Buy Darbuka drums here
Darbuka, also known as the doumbek or goblet drum, is a popular percussion instrument with a rich history in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean music....

Collecting Kewpie Dolls & Kewpie Cartoons

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The classic Kewpie dolls
Kewpie dolls are collectible vintage dolls known for their unique and charming design. Kewpie cartoons are also collectible and can be valuable. "Kewpie" is...

Olympus OM-2N film camera

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Olympus OM-2N film camera
The Olympus OM-2N is a 35mm film SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera that was manufactured by Olympus Corporation, a Japanese camera and optics company....

The artists from Belleville, Gainsbourg & Piaf

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Belleville Atelier
The artists from Belleville include Edith Piaf and Maurice Chevalier who debuted at La Java jazz club and Serge Gainsbourg spent a lot of...

The Future of Celebrations: Will Drones Replace Fireworks?

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Drone Light Show ready to take off
The Future of Celebrations: Will Drones Replace Fireworks? Fireworks have long been a staple of celebrations, lighting up the night sky with bursts of color...