Ash Brom, Author at ArtsHub Australia

Ash Brom

Ash Brom has been writing, editing and publishing books, stories, journals and articles for over 25 years. He is an English as an Additional Language teacher, photographer, actor and rather subjective poet.

Ash's Latest Articles

An illustration line drawing of a man's torso with a Polaroid around his neck. He is carrying a photo of his face. Tony Woods.

Exhibition review: Tony Woods, Magma Galleries

A slick Melbourne gallery celebrates the life and works of a staggeringly prolific artistic chameleon.

Ash Brom

Sep 5, 2024

Photo of a bald man looking sideways and below him in another photo, a man with long brown hair and a three-day growth. On the right side is a book cover in pink and black. With the words 'Keanu Reeves and China Mieville' in large pink font. There is a small illustration of a hooded man and a pig-like creature.

Book review: The Book of Elsewhere, Keanu Reeves and China Miéville

The film star and award-winning writer collaborate on a novel that successfully fleshes out Keanu Reeves’ 'BRZRKR' comic book universe.

Ash Brom

Aug 13, 2024

Five ceramic artworks in light blue. They each have legs on them. They are hollow, with toadstools inside.

Exhibition review: Generation Clay, Bunjil Place Gallery

'Generation Clay' presents Asian heritage celebrated and tweaked in a superlative mix of art and community.

Ash Brom

Aug 12, 2024

Two panels. On the left is a black and white photo of a bald man with a beard. On the right is white cover with a drum and drumsticks. And the title/author 'The Shortest History of Music' and Andrew Ford in black font.

Book review: The Shortest History of Music, Andrew Ford

Andrew Ford’s new book is stunningly comprehensive, but its academic tone would be a daunting slog for the average reader.

Ash Brom

Jul 31, 2024

Four panels of artwork featuring four people, two men and two women.

Exhibition review: John Mandich and Jean-Paul Zilliacus, Montsalvat (Barn Gallery)

John Mandich showcases 25 Archibald portraits in the only place big enough for them, Montsalvat’s Barn Gallery, co-exhibiting with sculptor…

Ash Brom

Jul 30, 2024

Exhibition review: Samira Khadivizand, Elaine Batton and Bridie Nelson, Artemisia Gallery and Event Space

A relatively new art gallery in Melbourne’s inner-south once again proves it attracts some of Australia’s best emerging artists.

Ash Brom

Jul 29, 2024

Book review: Big Time, Jordan Prosser

Jordan Prosser’s much-touted first novel sometimes flies off its own tracks, but is nonetheless a very impressive debut.

Ash Brom

Jul 18, 2024

Two panels. On left is a bald man wearing a floral short sleeve shirt standing in front of foliage. On the right is the cover of a book titled 'Aussie Rock Anthems" in red, blue, black and white colours.

Book review: Aussie Rock Anthems: The Stories Behind Our Biggest Hit Songs, Glen Humphries

Music journalist Glen Humphries’ slick, passionate, photo-packed celebration of Australian rock hits some targets but misses others.

Ash Brom

Jul 2, 2024

Rhodes. Image is a surreal piece of art in a golden frame, a picture of a young woman in a black cloak holding a closed fan in a red gloved hand. Her face is painted blue, yellow and white and there is a perspex or glass box around her head. She is standing in front of a block of flats.

Exhibition review: Katrina Rhodes and Stefano Ives, Fortyfivedownstairs

Two virtuosos of Australian surrealist art share a gallery in Melbourne’s CBD with captivating results.

Ash Brom

Jun 6, 2024

Graeme Base, Animalia. Image is a detail from an underwater shipwreck and marine life illustration.

Exhibition review: Graeme Base – Animalia, Beinart Gallery

Beloved, prolific and bestselling children’s book author and artist is showcased in the latest artistic treat from Melbourne’s Beinart Gallery

Ash Brom

May 29, 2024

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