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Cindy Tonkin — October 28, 2026
Hockney at Carriageworks 26

Hockney at Carriageworks 26

I saw the David Hockney Bigger and Closer (not smaller and far away) on...

Cindy Tonkin — September 16, 2026
Anne Ryan Collage

Anne Ryan Collage

Mandy brought this artist to Sydney BAG this week. Anne Ryan, Collage. Featured image...

Cindy Tonkin — September 16, 2026
AGNSW Dobell 2026

AGNSW Dobell 2026

I was surprised how few pencil drawings were in this year's Dobell at the...

Cindy Tonkin — July 8, 2026
Ann Patchett on Reading

Ann Patchett on Reading

Ann Patchett is one of my favourite authors.  Listen to her talking about the...

Cindy Tonkin — July 2, 2026
Incognito 2026

Incognito 2026

Today Anna and I went to Carriageworks to see Incognito. The sheer number of...

Cindy Tonkin — June 3, 2026
National Gallery 0526

National Gallery 0526

Popped into the National Gallery because I was in Queanbeyan for work. What a...

Cindy Tonkin — May 2, 2026
Music video I love

Music video I love

the seething mess that is not at all a mess of this... https://youtu.be/x6_mbnsh6VU?si=2xMllyV7U0oRs5Pu

Cindy Tonkin — April 16, 2026
National Gallery Easter 2026

National Gallery Easter 2026

I was in town for the National Folk Festival (for Shanties), so I popped...

Cindy Tonkin — March 26, 2026
Biennale 2026

Biennale 2026

Saw 3 of the inner city Sydney-based Biennale exhibitions this week. First I saw...

Cindy Tonkin — February 3, 2026
Stuart Davis for Sydney Harbour

Stuart Davis for Sydney Harbour

I recently saw a Stuart Davis book in one of my lunch time excursions...

Cindy Tonkin — January 11, 2026
Kinokuniya 25

Kinokuniya 25

I'm working in the city at the moment (for pay!). At lunch time I...

Cindy Tonkin — January 11, 2026
Mirra Whale and Clarice Beckett

Mirra Whale and Clarice Beckett

Nicola and I popped down to the Nnungunggula gallery in Mittagong this week. As...

Cindy Tonkin — November 2, 2025
Rough Drafts

Rough Drafts

Reading this post by Jake Jabbour i loved the idea that improv is celebration...

Cindy Tonkin — November 2, 2025
Paper Universe at State Library 2025

Paper Universe at State Library 2025

Slipped into the State Library on Thursday after a client in the city to...

Cindy Tonkin — October 9, 2025
Patchwork Girl

Patchwork Girl

Yesterday Sian and I met at the AGNSW. We spent a lovely hour talking...

Cindy Tonkin — September 15, 2025
Favourite Illustrators

Favourite Illustrators

I have developed an affinity for certain types of illustrations. Whether it's from childhood...

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