If you are a real road warrior you know the fundamental difference between Australia and other places is our unique collection of big things. Yes when it comes to art on a grand scale we make those so-called art capitals of the world look, well, small.
Every Australian kiddie knows about Auguste Rhodin. This could be because, like Tony Abbott, Aug was briefly a priest. Or it could be because he did lots of sculpting of people without their clothes on, which in those pre-internet days, you didn’t get to see a lot of.
But who teaches Australian youth about Paul Kelly the Rhodin of Oz? Maybe to your great shame you have enjoyed his works but have never bothered to get out of your car and discover the artist behind works like The Big Scotsman or his greatest achievement The Big Lobster.
Click here to read on: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/executive-living/get-on-the-road-to-show-big-is-best/story-e6frg9zo-1226903671031
