‘Exposed’ explores the world of voyeurism, surveillance and the camera. A bit hard going at times, the exhibition ranges from paparazzi shots of Marylin Monroe, to lynching scenes and Satellite shots of Afghanistan. To say it’s a broad collection would be an understatement. The highlight for me was a collection of home-made cameras from the late 19th century, that disguised themselves in shoes, watches, canes and coat pockets, and made for some timeless candid shots that would otherwise never have been possible.

It’s that time of the year in old Sydney town, when the Bondi to Tamarama beach walk gets hijacked by artists and supporters, wreaking havoc on the jogging and local community. But we can’t begrudge Sculpture by the Sea, as it delivers new concepts, statements and interpretations of our environment, and brings profile and interest to the art community. Finishing this weekend, here are some of my favourites.

One of the coolest things I’ve seen in this town, “the experimental architectural collective” EXYZT have transformed a vacant lot in the backstreets of dingy Dalston (aka home) into a fully functioning mill. Complete with a wheat field, windmill, pedal-powered music, and bread ovens, you can roam at leisure around the lot, make yourself a pizza, grab a drink and take in the scenery. The E8 has done itself proud.

The Japanese master didn’t cease to amaze in a recent show of his works at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. With over 150 prints and original woodblocks to see how they were made, his technical genius, brilliant eye, and storytelling expertise were all clearly evident in his work. The image above was a definite favourite of mine – titled ‘Banner for the Boys festival’.

Filmed around the Soho area, and narrated by some of its local residents, these films were a little difficult to watch, but mesmerizing none the less. Using fast camera action on the neon lights of Londons late night sex-strip, the films would cut to black whenever the narrator stopped speaking, as though the visuals were physically connected to his voice. Awesome effect. Favourite quote “My body is just a pedestal for my head, I like my head” – Sebastian Horsley, The Dandy Doctrine. On at the Photographers Gallery, Ramillies St, Soho.

Le Corbusier – The Art of Architecture at the Barbican. Aside from the amazing architecture Le Corbusier is most known for, I was particularly impressed with his vision for modern life and all that it entails. With very 2001: A Space Odyssey environments, the interiors were made for purpose, and threw all standard ideas of what a home should be out the window. Bathrooms in bedrooms, shifting walls and metre wide rooms… pretty cool. Oh, and he was chums with Picasso… ’nuff said.

I will soon be posting all exhibitions and deliciously cultural discoveries in this section. Stay tuned.