Travelling Lens

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Open House Perth, Part One

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Given that one of my “dream jobs” was to be an architect, I’ve been meaning to check out Perth Open House. Every year when Perth Open House comes around, I always seem to have other plans. This year I made an intentional effort to find out which weekend it would fall on and made sure I made time for it. If you didn’t already know, Perth Open House occurs on a weekend in November, where private spaces such as people’s houses and iconic buildings are opened up to the public to explore. This year, there were over 90 destinations on the list. Many of which were located around Perth and Northbridge. West Perth and Leederville also had some great spaces.

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Malacca’s famous Jonker Street Market

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Jonker Walk is located on Jalan Hang Jebat, which is formerly known as Jonker Street. It’s easy to find since it’s at the city centre. Shops line both side of the street and many of the shops are housed within 17th century heritage buildings. A range of goods are sold along the street, from antiques, gifts and textiles, to traditional Malaccan snacks and food stalls. You’re bound to find something tasty or an interesting piece of history to take home with you.

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The Art Gallery of Western Australia

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The Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) is located in the Perth Cultural Centre precinct. It’s a short walk from the Perth Train Station, making it convenient to get to. It houses the state art collection which includes Indigenous art, contemporary art and 19th/20th century paintings. After a coffee stop at Eilio, my friend and I headed met up with another friend at AGWA. It was my first time visiting AGWA. While it may not be as impressive as many of the galleries and museums in North America or Europe, nor comparable to NSW Art Gallery which I recently visited on my trip to Sydney. It is still great to see investment and support given to AGWA, injecting Perth with art and culture.

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