Picasso, Kandinsky, Pollock, Pissarro. They are the revolutionaries whose distinct styles and unwavering compulsion for creation shaped modern art as we know it. In celebration of its 80th anniversary, the Guggenheim Foundation is exhibiting more than 170 modern works by these geniuses and more, from the most iconic to the less familiar.
Velvet nights. Bill Henson has a way with light, with the manipulation of shadow and the ambiguity of landscapes. He takes the ordinary and makes it ethereal through his lens – a master of the dark arts and the avid documenter of the human condition for the last 40 years.
They say a portrait offers a glimpse into the secret lives of the subjects. William Eggleston’s intimate photography does this and more, asserting him as a pioneer of colour photography.
An homage to an icon. ModeMuseum’s exhibition, Margiela – The Hermès Years, will display Margiela’s collections from 1997 to 2003 for the first time – exploring the relationship between Hermès and Margiela’s eponymous label through photography and the most iconic of garments.
Move your body. The Australian Ballet’s new, electric performance, Faster, showcases the sheer athleticism of ballet dancers with a triple bill from three of the country’s top contemporary choreographers.
Voodoo folklore, Créole superstition and ritual celebration – New Orleans is a must-visit. On the cusp of the city’s downtown core, you’ll find Ace Hotel New Orleans, the newest addition to this achingly cool hotel family.
Come together. British designer and fashion icon Vivienne Westwood has never been afraid to speak her mind, often channelling her personal and political activism into her vibrant collections. Her latest project, Get A Life, is a curated exhibition of Westwood’s collections, art and campaign work aimed at spotlighting environmental issues in China.
Take me to my beach. A decade after opening her first store in Melbourne, accessory designer Lucy Folk is bringing her unique perspective on design to Bondi Beach with the launch of her boutique, Playa by Lucy Folk.
Viewing Michael Zagaris’ photographic oeuvre is like stumbling upon a box of rare records at a neighbourhood garage sale. His work, much of which has remained unseen until now, captures some of the most influential musicians of our time including the likes of Bob Dylan, Blondie, the Sex Pistols, Eric Clapton, Lou Reed, Patti Smith and more. It was the 70s and, for Zagaris, San Francisco was the place to be. Billed as one of the last great unseen rock archives, Michael Zagaris: Total Excess is now on view at New York’s Milk Gallery through December 18.
Full bloom. What started as an experiment with the concept of still-life photography has blossomed into Vase – a creative collaboration between photographer Adam Bryce, art director Josie Steenhart and floral stylist Lucy Houghton.
