Vale David Zampatti The A to Zed of reviewers | Vale David Zampatti
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The A to Zed of reviewers | Vale David Zampatti

1 October 2024

We pay tribute to the late David Zampatti, a foundational Seesaw contributor whose love for artists and their work found fine expression as Perth’s leading theatre critic.

Reading time • 7 minutesTheatre
Robert Andrew, Held within a word, installation view, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), 2023, photo: Miles Noel Pieces of bark and natural materials tied by wires and displayed on a wall. As they move they leave marks on the white wall. Power of language written on the walls
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Power of language written on the walls

7 March 2023

Artist Robert Andrew takes back control of First Nations languages whilst undermining the words of the oppressors, in an exhibition that Craig McKeough finds compelling and satisfying.

Reading time • 6 minutesVisual Art
Oh! What an extraordinary experience
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Oh! What an extraordinary experience

6 March 2023

Bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh is at the peak of her powers, drawing an equally impressive array of talent to perform her new work, Ephemeral Echoes. Bourby Webster is in awe.

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IG and FB @placeorpoint The Kronos Quartet are shrouded in blue light on a stage, the four musicians playing a variety of stringed instruments. Kronos raise the bar in every way
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Kronos raise the bar in every way

6 March 2023

Kronos Quartet embrace and elevate diversity with a concert showcasing their generous spirit and musical mastery, writes Emma Jayakumar.

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Riot grrrls still rule!
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Riot grrrls still rule!

2 March 2023

There’s a lot going on at Bikini Kill’s unforgettable show. So much that reviewer Harvey Rae ropes in Alicia Nowak to share their experience.

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Carmen. A woman in a red dress stands with arms raised as people around her applaud Opera stars in the outfield
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Opera stars in the outfield

26 February 2023

With world-class performances and a stunning if unusual setting, WA Opera’s Carmen should help find the genre new audiences, writes Bourby Webster.

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Edgy Equations adds up to festival must-see
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Edgy Equations adds up to festival must-see

23 February 2023

Laura Boynes’ Equations of a Falling Body is an explosive mix of dance and physical theatre that will live long in the memory, writes Rita Clarke.

Reading time • 6 minutesContemporary dance
Uncensored portraits of life in China
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Uncensored portraits of life in China

21 February 2023

With international tensions high, exhibition “Beijing Realism” is timely, says Belinda Hermawan, offering a glimpse into the day-to-day of those at the bottom of China’s socio-economic strata.

Reading time • 6 minutesVisual Art
Photo by Cam Campbell 
IG and FB @placeorpoint A singer in a red shirt squats in front of an audience bathed in red light. He is holding a microphone to his mouth, his other arm reaching out to the audience. This is rapper and MC Flewnt. Flewnt performing at Flewnt's Boorloo Black Party at The Rechabite. Flewnt’s block a party worth celebrating
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Flewnt’s block a party worth celebrating

20 February 2023

A musical block party gives voice to First Nations artists. Emerging writer Zali Morgan loves the sound and the spirit of this landmark occasion.

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