I just love Vernon Ah Kee's large portraits. With an hour or two to spare today I visited QAGOMA to see the 'My Country', I still Call Australia Home: Contemporary Art from Black Australia. Some pieces I have seen before in touring exhibitions, especially the Fiona Foley's but they are so potent. Loved the large Vincent Serocco, and much more. I can't go past beautiful drawing skills like Danie Mellor's or the miniature churches made from miniature bibles of Archie Moore. I walked out with a great sense of loss after the exhibition. The visit to the State Library to see the show Kevin Wilson curated (although I don't see his name on the brochure) - 'Live, Queensland Band Culture' on until 15 September. Lots of music, colour, and references to a celebrated musical past.

Getting excited about the upcoming road trip with Lindsay, and friends Kerri and Rudi from Sydney to Canberra to see the Turner exhibition next weekend. Our last road trip was to see the Renaissance exhibition at the NGA. I even got to see the Portrait Gallery for the first time. Bring on next weekend.