I was fortunate enough to escape to Tassie on the weekend to visit the much anticipated MONA Gallery. After all the hype it didn't disappoint. It was an incredible experience, the excavated building was impressive in itself, particularly when arriving by ferry, setting the stage from afar. The exhibits are an eclectic mix of everything from confronting and perverse Modern, to Ancient Egyptian. I won't give away too many surprises, least to say there was much local art with intermittently dispersed BIG names like......Jean Michel Basquiat, Sidney Nolan and John Olsen (located on the ceiling as you walk upstairs to the restaurant). You can self guide with the iPhone gizmo and use the optional headphone set, to listen to the amusing interviews together with matching song. Dramatic, theatrical, ostentatious and ultimately a celebration of creativity without the austerity of your average gallery. Allow plenty of time to enjoy the winery and a bite to eat whilst you're there, soak up the entire experience.
View of Mona from the ferry
Snake 1970-72
SIDNEY NOLAN
Fat Car 2006
ERWIN WURM (amusing interview)
Skin Flint 1984
JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
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