Pt. Leo Estate has revealed the latest acquisition to its 134-hectare estate on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, a 5.5-metre-tall sculpture by one of the world’s most talked about artists, the New York-based KAWS.
The three-dimensional artwork, SHARE 2020, is a larger-than-life figure cast in bronze and painted muted grey and brown, a palette exclusive to this sculpture. The character clasps a smaller, vivid blue-painted figure that often features in KAWS’ work, designated by the artist as the BFF (best friend forever). The artwork has been a Pt. Leo Estate project in-the-works for over 14 months and like other KAWS’ works, expresses the fragility of contemporary life in the ‘age of loneliness’.
As the arts, dining and events industries rise again, a new collaboration will deliver an experience that evokes a new dimension. SSIXX is an ode to the past, present and future of our creative culinary culture.
Four gastronomic courses. Paired cocktails and beverages. Bespoke scents. Seamlessly entwined with a feast of visual and auditory art. Enter SSIXX's multidimensional cube and yield to an experience like no other.
The Everleigh, in collaboration with leading Australian chef PeterGunn (Ides) are creating a combustion of culinary flavour, in flawless synergy with 360 degrees of immersive video artistry.
ICCI Melbourne "Settimana Della Cucina Italiana" was a fabulous event this year and brought the best of Italian culture and taste with 148 participants from around the world enjoying a virtual Zoom event. This one of a kind virtual experience featured Italian Michelin Star Masterchef Carlo Cracco, celebrity chef Luca Ciano and a unique opera performance with Italian baritone Mattia Campetti and Australian Soprano Michelle Buscemi. It was a simply stunning night with many highlights. Moreover the evening featured -
With travel restrictions easing, Victorians can relax on ‘cloud wine’ thanks to a brand-new set of stunning vintage-style Airstreams set to land at Mitchelton, Nagambie this December.
Seven full-size, sparkling-new Airstream RVs will adorn the Estate to offer a gorgeous stay for guests all year-round. Situated just a short stroll from the Mitchelton Hotel, guests who choose to stay in the Airstreams will have their own deck area with furniture and a barbecue – perfect for cosy nights in the great outdoors or a cooked breakfast treat at sunrise.
Artisinal Australian owned local indulgent ice cream brand Harry's Ice Cream, have done it again with the new release of their Chocolate Peanut Butter & Fudge flavour, perfect for the summer season. If there’s one ingredient that complements peanut butter better than anything, it’s chocolate. And we say, bring it on! This is premium Australian dairy at it's best!
Tasmania’s Lark Distilling Co. is celebrating the festive season with the release of its seasonal single malt whisky, Christmas Cask II. For the second year in a row, the distillery has partnered with renowned Tasmanian patisserie, Jean-Pascal Patisserie, to produce a festive whisky reminiscent of liquid plum pudding. We were privileged to receive this whisky as well as matching fruit pies.
For the first time ever, the highly anticipated Bon Fromage Festival of European Cheeses will be held online, bringing the wonderful world of French cheese to homes across Australia.
One of the most popular wineries to visit in Victoria, Fowles Wine’s new cellar door sits amidst acres of sprawling lawns and gardens, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. Recently, Fowles has set a new benchmark in outdoor dining in regional Victoria.
