THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER

Seven amazing books turned into eight fantastic films. And from these fantastic films, London is lucky enough to have its own magical Harry Potter World. The Harry Potter Studios include the props, sets and costumes use in all 8 movies. 

I was lucky enough to attend Harry Potter World with my school (as a media student) and found myself lost for words. As you enter the studios, the walls are covered in photos of some of the main characters and also some props floating above your heads from the Weasley's flying car and suitcase. Whilst standing in line, you pass by Harry's Under Stair Bedroom which includes items such as shoes, cases and the bed covers that you can see in the films. The line then goes into the cinema room where you get to watch all 8 Harry Potter films in twenty minutes. The cinema screen then lifts and you stand amazed by the height of the Great Hall Door which is stood before you. With a push of the door, you then enter the magical Great Hall and the adventure goes on from there. 

PERSONAL REFLECTION: SAKINA INDRASUMUNAR

When I was in high school, I had a passion for Conceptual Art Photography. I would go to the beach one weekend and take my sister with me to use her as a model. I occasionally take self-portraits to portray how I'm feeling or what has inspired me to take the self-portrait concept. Whenever I got inspired, I would always have a plan for a shoot and either shoot that day or the day after. Below are some pictures I have created.

LONGLEAT ZOO

Ever since I was a baby, visiting the zoo was always my favourite thing to do with my family. Now I'm 16 and I still love the zoo. On my family holiday this summer, my family and I went to Longleat Zoo, a place where we have been many times before, but we love so much. My favourite thing about Longleat is that you get to go on a safari in the comfort of your own car, driving around the different animal enclosures to get up and close with all the animals. 

MODERN ART IN BRISBANE

Brisbane is a city full of art and culture. Many artists in Brisbane display their work publicly in an art gallery or they have their own studio full of their art pieces. Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) is a great place to visit if you want to observe Modern Art. Artists from around the world display their artwork at GOMA. It is a family-friendly place and people can interact with the artwork as well. It is important for Australian art museums to display artwork with Aborignal themes to it. Some of the artists that display their artwork use whatever is around them, and so therefore when people walk into the gallery, they could see artwork hanging down from the ceiling.

Below are some pictures of the artwork that are displayed at GOMA.

GIRL POWER: AN INTERVIEW WITH RONIA GARRETT-BENSON

Speaking with this young artist was a breath of fresh air. At 15 years old, Ronia Garrett-Benson seems to know herself and all that she stands for. Art is just her way of making this known to the world. No frills and definitely no fluff. With an appreciation for culture and a mindset that all girls are unique and beautiful, Ronia is the future of art, hailing straight from Brisbane, Australia.

ETERNAL IMAGINATION: AN INTERVIEW WITH STEVE SPAVENTO

It's not uncommon for careers in the creative fields to still go under-appreciated in today's day and age. For any artist, starving or not, this can be discouraging if making art is where their true passion lies.

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LAUNCH DATE: AUGUST 28TH, 2014