Lost in Palm Springs
If you spend any time on Pinterest, Instagram or really just out and about in the past few years, you’ve probably noticed that the mid century modern aesthetic is having a big ol’ moment in Australia. From architecture and art to furniture and colour palettes, everything mid-century is once again en vogue. What better timing then, for the Art Gallery of Ballarat to host a multidisciplinary exhibition that will take you on a trip to the striking mid-century neighbourhoods of the Californian Coachella Desert. Lost in Palm Springs will bring together fourteen internationally recognised photographers and creatives from the United States and Australia to capture and reimagine the distinctive yet enchanting nature of the famous Californian resort city. As Ballarat enters its coldest season, Melburnians are invited to take the short train trip to get a taste of summer and a glimpse into the magical qualities of Palm Springs. You might even learn that this desert destination has more in common with Aussie suburbs than you think. The exhibition, which was developed by the Gold Coast’s Home of the Arts, explores the link between the post-war ‘great Australian dream’ of mass affordable housing, and the sprawling mid-century architectural imaginings seen in Palm Springs. Lost in Palm Springs will feature works from acclaimed creators, including Aussies Kate Ballis, Tom Blachford, Anna Carey, Sam Cranstoun, Paul Davies, Rosi Griffin, Vicki Stravrou, Robyn Sweaney and Gosia Wlodarczak. Alo