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Friday 11/12/2009 
So, 696 is in it's final days... literally, there's only two left!
And we thought we'd let you know that we'll be reducing prices on some selected stock.
Some of the bargains include -

Panic Shirts where $65... now $45!
Wooden Toy now only $20 an issue
The Amazing Fleabomb Book by Pierre Lloga was $35... now only $20
Up to 50% selected books and zines
And 10% off all artwork for our final 2 days!

(Trading hours will be the same 11-7... but we suggest getting in early before everything sells out.)
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We look forward to seeing you all this Saturday night (the 12th) from 6-10pm for
"I Can't Believe it's not 696!"
Come down and have a drink and help us say goodbye to, well, 696!
Till then...

T & M @ 696
1:44 PM 
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Friday 27/11/2009 
Opening tonight from 6-9pm.. is On Paper By Aida Sabic
"On Paper is a body of work a little different to what I have exhibited in the past. All the work is rendered in lead pencils on paper." A large part of the work is portraiture, focusing on expressions and feelings, including a few figurative pieces as well.

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On Paper is officially our last exhibition and we couldn't be more happy that it is by one of our most popular 696 artists. So make sure you pop down and enjoy a beverage on us... for the last time.
See you tonight!

T & M @ 696
2:48 AM 
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Friday 27/11/2009 

Saturn returns, bringing death and rebirth.
Old illusions and patterns are stripped away, and we are left naked in the desert, abandoned by false gods. The works are explorations into a personal Apocalypse playing out against the backdrop of a world that is revealing its strangest secrets. The mystery of ritual, the twisting double helix's of history and dream, and the lust for revolution all dance to the rattling of skeletons bursting from their closets.

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 Featuring Drawings, Prints, Sculpture, Paintings and the release of a new 48 page comic book 'Saturn Returns'.
 Opening tomorrow night Friday the 13th Nov from 6-9pm
 Show runs until the 25th
Look forward to seeing you tomorrow!
T& M @ 696
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Friday 27/11/2009 

696 has some Exciting... and Sad news.
On Dec 13th when we close our doors for the year, it will be for the last time.
The last 3 years have been so exciting  and such a wonderful experience, that we have enjoyed sharing with you all. But, as all good things must come to an end... the same applies for us.

But before you break out the Andrea Bocelli and start blaring " A time to say Goodbye"... know that, as much as we will be not found at 696 Sydney Rd anymore... you can't get rid of us that easily, as we are not closing without good reason. Over the last couple years we have come to realise where our strengths and weakness' are... and where our passion lies... And that is with the artist. So it is with much excitement that we announce...
We are starting an Artist Representation Agency.
This is a really exciting evolution for us, and to show how happy we are we're having a party!
 
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For those of you still in shock "I Can't Believe it's not 696!" is the opportunity to come and say goodbye to us and a venue that holds so many memories for us all. So make sure you come down on Saturday the 12th Dec from 6-10pm for body painted models, live music and of course art from some of our favorite 696 artists! Although it is all coming to an end make sure you still make it down to our last few shows and really send us off with a bang!

Tim Molloy's Book Launch and Solo Show - Saturn Returns
Opening tomorrow night Friday the 13th Nov from 6-9pm
Show runs until the 25th
&
On Paper - Recent Works by Aida Sabic
Opening Friday the 27th Nov, running until the 9th Dec.

Look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

T& M @ 696
2:43 AM 
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Monday 26/10/2009 

Well it's almost that time again... no, not Christmas... Halloween!
As much as we do understand that we are not in America... the thought of dressing up and running around, looking and being stupid for a night seems to really appeal to our..."creative" sides.
And what better place to do this then at the Insomnia Skate Comp & After party... In it's 6th year, this event is now notorious for being an unforgettable night, and not just because of all the alcohol consumed.
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Registration is at 6pm with the Comp kicking off at 7pm... costumes are also mandatory so make sure have fun with it and really get involved.
We'll be catching you at the after party as 696 has a new solo show from the wonderful London based artist Nom Kinnear-King on from 6-9pm... featuring all new paintings FedExed fresh from London, we'll be celebrating our Halloween with Gypsy's, Nymph's and other beautiful women from Nom's Imagination.

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Show runs until the 11th Nov.

Currently on at 696 is the amazing show "Telos" a solo show from Brisbane artist Aramas.
A collection of environmentally conscious pieces on reclaimed timber. Exploring the idea of Telos (the end purpose of each thing) in relation to how humans and environment interact. In particular what our end purpose is and the impact it will have on our environment. The pieces are animal focused, frequently assailed by relentless industry, as witnesses and casualty to our greed and selfish desire. Also 5% of sales will be donated to the wilderness society. We have chosen to extend this show until Thursday the 29th to allow more people to experience it's message.

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A huge thankyou to all who came down, supported and gave generously to help raise money for CanTeen at this years Get Trucked event... over half the hats were sold although we still have few left that we'd love to go to great homes... the remaining caps are now available at 696,  at the low price of $60, with the proceeds still being donated to CanTeen and with the sunshine looking like it's here to stay investing in a one off cap couldn't have come at a better time.

Coming Soon @ 696...
  Saturn Returns Exhibition & Book Launch by Tim Molloy
Opening Friday the 13th runs until the 25th Nov.

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On Paper a collection of recent works by Aida Sabic.
Opening Friday 27th and runs until the 9th Dec

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With some many shows on leading up to the silly season we hope to see you out and about...
And with Cristmas just around the corner we have new stock ariving daily... from the latest Semi-Permanent book to Original Artwork.. 696 has everything from stocking fillers to that impressive gift needed this Xmas.

T& M @ 696
11:41 AM 
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Thursday 08/10/2009 
Don't forget Get Trucked Opens Tonight!



See you There!
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Thursday 08/10/2009 

This upcoming week has to be one of the most exciting for the Year!
From Semi-Permanent Melbourne to Get Trucked... make sure your schedule is clear for what Melbourne has in store...
To kick it all off, we are excited to be hosting the latest solo show from this year's Curvy Featured Artist, Kaitlin Beckett...
"A Compendium of Undersea Curiosities...and Friends."
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With a unique style, Kaitlin brings to life a collection of curious beasts from the deep (and some landlubber friends).
Be intrigued by the detail, enchanted by the characters and lost in the story... An explosion of fins, masks, tentacles, rockets and hearing trumpets awaits.
This latest body of work features some of the best pieces to date from this talented artist.
Show Opens tonight @ 696 from 6-9pm... And runs until the 11th.
Do yourself a favor and be there!

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  Get Trucked is here again... and as mentioned we have teamed up with the crew at Per Square Metre, a great range of artists and to top it all off, it's a side to the first Melbourne Semi-Permanent Conference.
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For those of you who don't know, Get Trucked is an annual event run by 696 to raise money for CanTeen - The Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer.  We ask willing artists to donate their time to decorate a Trucker cap, which is then sold at the exhibition with all proceeds going to the cause.
It's going to be a great night... and what better way to kick off the Semi-P weekend then with a great show for a great organisation.
Show Opens Thursday 8th Oct from 6-9pm @ Per Square Metre
191-193 Johnston st Collingwood

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We aren't the only ones lucky enough to be hosting a side event for Semi-permanent... Gorker Gallery will be overcome by song for it's next exhibition "Lyrics and Type".
Wooden Toy Quarterly has invited 17 of the worlds most crafty and creative typographers, illustrators & graphic designers to interpret song lyrics by famous (both past or present) singers, songwriters and bands for a series of artworks combining typographic treatment of words, image and illustration.

Lyrics and Type is a print & zine project designed to celebrate the theme of Wooden Toy Quarterly’s next release, the “Music Edition” (Oct 2009)  Featuring limited typographic artist prints and a 40 page Lyrics & Type zine available from the gallery.
Check out www.woodentoyquarterly.com for more details.

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... as for the Conference itself tickets are still available, and with the final speakers announced it is shaping up to be one of their best events yet.
Speakers include Jeff Soto (featured above), Tara McPherson, Luke Lucas, and Industrial Light and Magic just to name a few... for full details make sure you check out semipermanent.com. Honestly get yourself an early Xmas present and treat yourself to this experience.

While we have you marking dates on you Calenders, make sure to include -
"Telos" a solo show from Brisbane artist Aramas Ridge.
It doesn't open until Thursday the 15th but won't hurt to pencil it in now.

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Hope you're as excited as we are!
And we look forward to sharing the next few nights with you...
See you at a show.

T& M @ 696
5:17 AM 
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Wednesday 16/09/2009 
Hey all... hope you've all been well. 
Just a quick reminder that Kate Lightfoot's first Solo show "Flirt" opens this Thursday the 17th from 6-9pm.
 
 
Surround yourself with flirts galore! Nautical naughties, femme fatal, sultry sirens and coy coquettes. For two weeks they'll decorate the walls of 696 in coloured pencil and vibrant ink... So come along, flirt outrageously and take your favourite home. Show runs from 17-30 September @ 696
696 Sydney Rd, Brunswick

In other news, we are happy to announce that we have a full range of Ironlak back in store... Yep, including Black & White, so for all of you who have been doing without the drought is over.

Hope to see you Thursday for a Mojito and a fun & flirty night. Till then enjoy the Sunshine...

T & M @ 696
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Sunday 30/08/2009 

Well the Sunshine has been nice (when it decides to stick around)... and the promise of Spring has seemed to perk everyone up. Well maybe not... but we're in a good mood here at 696, maybe it's just all the cool things happening at the moment! There some great shows and events on and it's only going to get better over the next few months. This being said... A big thanks to all who have come down to check out "Wintering" by Caitlin Rigby & Priscilla Ambrosini...

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Caitlin & Priscilla had a great opening night with well over half the show adorning red dots. Caitlin, known for her bold acrylic works on canvas teamed up with Priscilla and the use of water colour to produce some truly beautiful and nostalgic images. There are still a few pieces available and even though today is the shows last day... We will be holding on to some of the remaining works in store so make sure you get the chance to check them out.

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"Green Kites" by Caitlin Rigby & Priscilla Ambrosini
(one of the pieces still available)

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In other Exhibition news... 696 will be hosting "Get Trucked" again this year and are still currently looking for artists willing to get involved. For those of you who don't know Get Trucked is an annual event run by 696 to raise money for Canteen - The Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer.  We ask willing artists to donate their time to decorate a Trucker cap, which is then sold at the exhibition with all proceeds going to the cause.
This year we are excited to announce that we are running this as an official side event for Semi-Permanent Melbourne - semipermanent.com, and will be hosted at Per Square Meter. It's going to be a massive event... so if you'd like to be involved just shoot us an email...
Spots are limited though as we only have 250 caps and they are going quick!

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696 has a new range of tee's in store fresh from the Printing press @ Panic Clothing... With a nice range of styles and colours make sure you get in as sizes are limited. So make sure you get yours!
 
Also new in store are some new canvas' by one of our favourite Sydney Artists Max Berry... Full of his fun characters and unique use of color, they are the right size and price for any ones wall.
 
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We are also happy to announce a new artist to the 696 family... we haven't added a new artist for a while... The artists we have keep us pretty busy, but we are happy to have Drypnz and his refreshing artwork on board!
Check his work out at www.drypnz.com, on our myspace or in store.

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Our next exhibition here at 696 is Simz Solo.  
Originally form Perth, Simz has been trying to carve his style into the city... exploring several avenues and alleys. This Exhibition will showcase recent works from this expressive street artist.
Show Opens 3rd Sept from 6-9pm and runs until the 13th.
So that's your Thursday night sorted... And here's Friday's...

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"A Collection of Portraits" is the latest exhibition from 696 regular Aida Sabic. A Collection of Portraits, is a group of works on various mediums including acrylic on canvas, acrylic on wood panels and ink on watercolour paper. Subjects are all female and for the most part the inspiration was drawn from song lyrics. Show runs 1st to the 14th Opening night is on Friday the 4th from 6pm @ Hogan Gallery – 310 Smith St, Collingwood.
It's an Amazing body of work... so make sure you treat yourselves and while you're at it... tell a friend.

See we told you it was good news...
Hope to see you out and about.

T & M @ 696
8:04 AM 
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Monday 13/07/2009 
There are so many great shows on at the moment that are worth venturing out into the cold for... it's a nice change, it gives us something to look forward after long days at work.
  With this in mind we'd like to thank all who came down to support Scale opening night in his new body of work "A Mugs Life'... shows still up so make sure you get in to check it out.

Our friends at Per Square Metre also have a great show on at the moment... Skins & Sharpies.
Featuring work from Tattooists and Graffiti Artists from around the Globe. It showcases some incredible pieces from some of the industries best, so if you get the opportunity to check it out you wont be disappointed.
Shows on @ Per Square Metre 191-193 Johnson st Collingwood

In it's 3rd year "The Likher Pussy Portraits" has quite a following and reputation for itself, with artists from all back rounds coming together to produce a unique body of work. This year being no exception, with new artist such as Andrea Innocent, Miss Led, Kaitlin Beckett and Fluffy Bits getting involved with some of our Pussy regulars such as Pierre Lloga, Caitlin Rigby & Pav Art.




It will be another great night of fun... so come down... have a drink and well... check out some Pussy!
Show Opening Friday 7th August
@ 696 Sydney Rd, Brunswick



"Wintering" is a show by Caitlin Rigby & Priscilla Amrosini... The exhibition will feature a collection of art works on paper.
It's not on till next month, Opening Friday the 21st of August but will definitely be one for the calender!
 
But unfortunately no all great shows have there day.. with this said, its with much disappointment we let you know, that due to unforeseen circumstances "Art that Rocks" By Pav Art has been canceled. UU apologises for any disappointment and inconvenience this may have caused and are sad that we cant all catch up this Sunday for another great night of fun, friends and incredible art. Stay tuned for more from UU.
Well that's all from us at the moment so if we don't catch you at a show... we hope to see you in store soon.

T & M @ 696

5:11 AM 
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