October 2010 Issue 234

1 Electrofringe: NICOLAS LOWS.W.A.M.P. (Studies of Work Atmosphere and Mass Production), Consumer Index, ongoing site-specific performance showing Matthew Kenyon (one of the S.W.A.M.P. duo) ‘mouth-scanning’ in a supermarket. Image courtesy the artis…

1 Electrofringe: NICOLAS LOW

S.W.A.M.P. (Studies of Work Atmosphere and Mass Production), Consumer Index, ongoing site-specific performance showing Matthew Kenyon (one of the S.W.A.M.P. duo) ‘mouth-scanning’ in a supermarket. Image courtesy the artists

2 The subversive zines: SASHA GRISHINButch, a zine about budgies which is created by Jo Daniell

2 The subversive zines: SASHA GRISHIN

Butch, a zine about budgies which is created by Jo Daniell

3 Connection, Dislocation, Reclamation and Innovation: The 2010 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award: JANE RAFFANGirringun Artists, Bagu with Jiman, ceramics, overall 165 x 410 x 90cm. Image courtesy the artists. All photographs …

3 Connection, Dislocation, Reclamation and Innovation: The 2010 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award: JANE RAFFAN

Girringun Artists, Bagu with Jiman, ceramics, overall 165 x 410 x 90cm. Image courtesy the artists. All photographs this article by Regis Martin

4 Contemporary photography in Yogyakarta: the Case of Mes 56: ZHUANG WUBINAngki Purbandono, Untitled found photograph from theAnonymous series (2006 - )

4 Contemporary photography in Yogyakarta: the Case of Mes 56: ZHUANG WUBIN

Angki Purbandono, Untitled found photograph from theAnonymous series (2006 - )

5 art in the age of nanotechnolog: URSZULA DAWKINSVictoria Vesna and James Gimzewski, Nanomandala, 2010, video projection in collaboration with monks of the Gaden Lhopa Khangsten Monastery, India; sound by Anne Niemetz. Image courtesy the artists

5 art in the age of nanotechnolog: URSZULA DAWKINS

Victoria Vesna and James Gimzewski, Nanomandala, 2010, video projection in collaboration with monks of the Gaden Lhopa Khangsten Monastery, India; sound by Anne Niemetz. Image courtesy the artists

6 Performosis and participatory performance art: SYLVIA SCHWENKFrancis Alys, When faith moves mountains, 2002, documentation of performance in collaboration with Cuauhtémoc Medina and Rafael Oretega, Lima, Peru

6 Performosis and participatory performance art: SYLVIA SCHWENK

Francis Alys, When faith moves mountains, 2002, documentation of performance in collaboration with Cuauhtémoc Medina and Rafael Oretega, Lima, Peru

7 Postcards from ParraMATarakiParraMATariki - Stories from Across the Sea explores the traditions of weaving and storytelling in a contemporary, local context of Parramatta and Western Sydney, while incorporating traditions from overseas and their a…

7 Postcards from ParraMATaraki

ParraMATariki - Stories from Across the Sea explores the traditions of weaving and storytelling in a contemporary, local context of Parramatta and Western Sydney, while incorporating traditions from overseas and their adaptation in Australian society. Curated by Kiri Morcombe, this exhibition coincided with the beginning of June when the rising of the Pleiades cluster of stars (Matariki) marks the beginning of the new year in the southern hemisphere

8 Tim Burton: ERIN CONNALDirector Tim Burton on the set of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with actor Johnny Depp (as Sweeney Todd). © 2007 by DreamWorks LLC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Photograph by Leah…

8 Tim Burton: ERIN CONNAL

Director Tim Burton on the set of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with actor Johnny Depp (as Sweeney Todd). © 2007 by DreamWorks LLC and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Photograph by Leah Gallo

9 David Serisier: BILL WRIGHTInstallation view, David Serisier exhibition, Liverpool Street Gallery, Sydney, 2010. image courtesy David Serisier and Liverpool Street Gallery, Sydney. Photographs by Jenni Carter

9 David Serisier: BILL WRIGHT

Installation view, David Serisier exhibition, Liverpool Street Gallery, Sydney, 2010. image courtesy David Serisier and Liverpool Street Gallery, Sydney. Photographs by Jenni Carter

10 Artist , printmaker, sculptor: GW Bot: JAN JONESCrucifixion, five-piece bronze relief sculpture, 135 x 185 x 8cm.Images courtesy GW Bot and Beaver Galleries, Canberra

10 Artist , printmaker, sculptor: GW Bot: JAN JONES

Crucifixion, five-piece bronze relief sculpture, 135 x 185 x 8cm.Images courtesy GW Bot and Beaver Galleries, Canberra

11 Bill Brown: a prisoner of the passage?, LAURA FISHERShip of Fools I, 2007, acrylic and gouache on canvas, 153 x 215cm.Images courtesy Bill Brown and Wilson Street Gallery, Sydney

11 Bill Brown: a prisoner of the passage?, LAURA FISHER

Ship of Fools I, 2007, acrylic and gouache on canvas, 153 x 215cm.Images courtesy Bill Brown and Wilson Street Gallery, Sydney

12 Lace-wearer to water-bearer: recent work BY John McLean, PENNY JACKSONDetail of The Burn, from The Settler Trilogy, 2008, oil on canvas. Collection: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth. Image courtesy Puke Ariki, New Plymouth.

12 Lace-wearer to water-bearer: recent work BY John McLean, PENNY JACKSON

Detail of The Burn, from The Settler Trilogy, 2008, oil on canvas. Collection: Puke Ariki, New Plymouth. Image courtesy Puke Ariki, New Plymouth.

13 Books: Mike Parr: Performances 1971–2008: ADAM GECZYThe Infinity Machine: Mike Parr’s Performance Art 1971–2005

13 Books: Mike Parr: Performances 1971–2008: ADAM GECZY

The Infinity Machine: Mike Parr’s Performance Art 1971–2005

14 More books: CEFN RIDOUTDavid Berona, Wordless Books, The original graphic novelS, Abrams, New York, 2008, rrp$62, 255p: ISBN 0810994690George A. Walker, Graphic Witness: Four wordless graphic novels, Firefly Books, 2007, Ontario, rrp$52, 424p: IS…

14 More books: CEFN RIDOUT

David Berona, Wordless Books, The original graphic novelS, Abrams, New York, 2008, rrp$62, 255p: ISBN 0810994690

George A. Walker, Graphic Witness: Four wordless graphic novels, Firefly Books, 2007, Ontario, rrp$52, 424p: ISBN 1554072700