My dream of becoming a full time artist never came to fruition because one day I woke up, and realised that I would be poor and emaciated for the rest of my le. Seeing that I was already poor and emaciated at the time, I didn't want to encourage that, so nowadays, I just paint for fun.

On a good day, my pizza box goes into the recycling bin. On a bad day, out the window and into some landfill (neighbour's backyard). Clearly, I am not the most innovative of all people, nor am I the most environmentally conscious, which is why I am glad that Extra Cheeese is there to do for us what we are so unwilling to do for the ourselves (and the rest of the world): create masterly aesthetic artworks that blow audiences out of the water, whilst doing something useful with those damn pizza boxes.

The exhibition, This is Curating is about explaining the art of curation and the relationship between artist and curator. It is a group exhibition that presents 40 works by artists based in Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Oslo and Berlin.

As the founder and curator of BLAC Fridays and an art lover and maker in his own right, Mink Magazine was intrigued as to what makes Dave Hooper tick. We caught up with him for a chat that left us with a greater appreciation for artistic pursuits and all things arty.

“And turn right at the next street and it should be there” Tristan, Mink Magazine’s Art Director said. “Do you think that could be it?” I pointed and said grinning at Tristan. In front of us, a little to the right, was a building with huge letters sprawled across the…

There are many reasons why people find art galleries and the concept of 'fine art' intimidating. For some, the galleries themselves can come across as being too posh and sterile, the artworks costing more than limbs, and the exhibitions only coming by so often that we feel that they're too precious to be enjoyed. BLAC Friday challenges all of this.

The five-day home-fest, the HIA Home Ideas Show, returns to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre 26 – 30 March, providing home enthusiasts with inspiring ideas for decorating and renovating the abode. The Home Show is for anyone - whether you own your own home, are renting an apartment or unit, or still living with the folks - there is something for you to discover and learn. I’m a firm believer in your surroundings affecting the way you think, work and feel, so if it’s time for an update, or some inspiration, then this show is for you.

From sweeping, subtle shades of water-colour drenched sheets of paper to sharp photographs that transport viewers into another dimension, Tanya Pshenychny's art is nothing short of brilliant.