Join us for a journey to Paris in 1925 to experience the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held from April to October. It sent ripples around the world, perhaps even shockwaves. Ultimately it even gave its name to the Art Deco style that we love. But what exactly did the English and Australians make of all the ...
Book tickets to the Grand Hotel film with Sun Theatre Yarraville on Sunday 1 June at 2:30 pm - ticket includes a complimentary Rothwell Distillery Gin Cocktail on arrival Dress up to go in to win a prize from the Sun Theatre. After the film, join ADMSA members and others for a get together - tickets $15 includes some nibbles. ...
Join us for our next presentation by Leanne : speaking on her Deco Divas which focuses on the many silent movie stars that inspired artists during the Art Deco era. From Erte, who created daring beaded fashions including the costume for Mata Hari, to portraits of Pola Negri and Greta Garbo. Leanne’s presentation shines a spotlight on the Australian ...
Join us to hear from Di Sandilands, creator of PubCrock, a collection of hotel ware from a time when hospitality venues proudly displayed their name on their crockery, and sometimes glass and metal ware. Badged hotel ware was everywhere – in hotels, cafes, guest houses and tea rooms, in small towns to big city hotels, in hospitals and on the ...
Both Spanish Mission and Mediterranean styles share a flair for evoking sunnier climes and seaside charm against Melbourne’s grey skies. This walk features notable and diverse examples of these styles across Ripponlea, St Kilda and Elwood, the three suburbs which are home to the highest concentrations of Spanish Mission and Mediterranean buildings in Melbourne. Join ADMSA committee member Sam Taylor ...
