Thompson was interested in patterns that recur in music and nature, exploring the relationship between jazz, classical music and visual rhythm through her abstract art. Rather than accommodate the expectations placed upon her at the time, she persisted in investigating and voraciously pursuing the deeper calling that was inviting her in. With over 5,000 works produced across four decades, I explore a selection of works inspired by Mildred's interests in music, astronomy, science and abstraction.

For David Bowie, sound and vision fueled a spirit forever in motion. To unpack the many faces of David Bowie is to dive deep into a world of creative wonder and reinvention across every art form.

Gil Scott-Heron will be remembered as a poet, magnetic vocalist and musician who used the power of words and music to touch the very essence of the human heart. His work gave voice to the struggles, injustices and contradictions of society, while reaching towards something that could unite us through our shared humanity.

This post traces Gil’s journey through the people he encountered, the musical greats who inspired him, the kindred spirit he found in his collaborator Brian Jackson, and the evolving ethos that shaped his enduring legacy.

A true artist who poured his heart, intellect and lived experience into his work. Gil Scott-Heron left behind more than a catalogue of music, he left a body of work that continues to challenge, move and awaken something within us, a reminder of the power of art to speak truth, inspire change and bring us closer to the heart of what it means to be human.

From her early love of books and poetry to her unbridled spirit on stage, Patti Smith, the iconic Queen of Punk, has forged a creative path shaped by love, loss, art and the people who changed her life. In this Temple Lah deep dive, we explore the moments, connections and courageous leaps that shaped her journey, the enduring legacy of an artist who continues to inspire, and the freedom that comes from trusting a creative calling without knowing exactly where it will lead.

Picasso left behind an expansive body of work spanning multiple creative disciplines, inspiring generations to come. A pioneering force in Cubism, Picasso challenged the conventions of painting, inviting us to explore, innovate and question the status quo, finding new meaning in what has been shattered through art. This is a journey through his early years as an eager young boy with a passion for drawing, exploring how the events of his world shaped his artistic evolution, culminating in Guernica, his monumental anti-war painting. Picasso remains one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, remembered for his artistic audacity, relentless experimentation and groundbreaking innovations that transformed modern art as we know it.

From a man alone on a bare stage with a boom box and acoustic guitar to a nine-piece ensemble moving as one, Stop Making Sense is a masterclass in creative evolution. David Byrne's theatrical vision, Talking Heads' restless experimentation and their willingness to disrupt the familiar created a performance that continues to feel extraordinary decades later. From Remain in Light and Speaking in Tongues to the unforgettable Big Suit, this is a story of music, movement and the art of building something new from unexpected parts.

Radiohead have never been content to simply repeat the signal. From the global impact of ‘Creep’ to the fractured landscapes of Kid A, they have continually dismantled, reconstructed and reimagined their sound. Along the way, music became intertwined with visual art, technology, experimentation and an ever-expanding creative ecosystem beyond the band itself. This blog explores the frequencies Radiohead have followed, the sound walls they've broken and the ideas they've sent out into the world.

An exploration through the ever-evolving musical landscapes of Björk’s album discography. From revisiting her Icelandic roots through textured volcanic sounds to exploring different aspects of orchestral ensembles and curated arrangements, Björk takes us on a journey through sound, beats and an unstoppable, unique presence, shaped by her sonic sensibilities.

A bold songwriter and poet, P.J. Harvey’s career has evolved through themes of desire, sexual power, obsession, dependency, female anger, agency, vulnerability, power dynamics and the body. An exceptional performer and multi-instrumentalist, she puts her words where her mouth is, commanding the stage with a presence that is entirely her own.

Ruth Asawa found possibility in the ordinary, in nature, wire, repetition, light and space. Her journey reminds us that creativity doesn't always follow a straight path. Sometimes, the most transformative work begins with an unexpected redirection.

A record that travelled the world, and an artist who had no idea just how far his music had reached. Cold Fact found its way into my childhood home in Australia and, decades later, I found myself standing in the crowd at a Sixto Rodriguez gig in Sydney. This is my reflection on this iconic album, the mystery, and the wonderfully improbable story of the man behind the songs who would later find the exposure that had eluded him back in the early '70s.

This is a reflection on the making of Marvin's iconic album, What’s Going On, the people and moments that inspired it, and why more than fifty years later its questions still gently echo through our everyday lives, even over a 6am coffee in a little Fitzroy café in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sade has never rushed the creative process. With years between albums and an unwavering trust in her own timing, perhaps she proves that creativity, like a fine wine, sometimes needs to be left alone until it's ready to pour.

Guns N' Roses may have become one of the biggest rock bands in history, but without one A&R representative willing to trust his instincts, the iconic album Appetite for Destruction may never have reached the audience it deserved.

Chris Cornell's powerful notes, technical vocal ability, emotional expression and sheer raw power would become the juice that helped define Soundgarden’s unique sound and walk on stage as the rock god, he so effortlessly embodied.

Chris Cornell’s songwriting would go on to span a diverse catalogue of more than 200 songs across Soundgarden, his side project Temple of the Dog, his solo career and, later, Audioslave becaming one of the most distinctive and respected voices and songwriters to emerge from the grunge era. 

Amid this familiar pop culture was a strong shade of artistic brilliance weaving its way through this era, one darker, stranger and infinitely more mysterious. A filmmaker named David Lynch quietly entered our suburban lounge rooms through the weekly television series Twin Peaks. Every episode felt unlike anything we had seen before: mystery without easy answers, beauty entangled with terror, and a dreamlike world where nothing was quite what it seemed.

By stripping away the details, Piet Mondrian believed a beauty in harmony was revealed that could move not only the artist deeply but the viewer also. A revealing of universal truths through extreme simplicity, geometry and balance. 

Deborah Harry entered the world with a Cancer Sun — not as innocence, but as a memory already formed. Her Sun, Saturn, and South Node also gather in this sign, creating a soul steeped in emotional knowing. Guest astrologer and author, Kylie Jane.

Basquiat drew from a vast range of influences—art, music, culture, and neo-spirituality. His drive is a defining trait, one that deserves both recognition and inspiration. There’s an unwavering focus to his work, a sense of purpose rooted in the Black community, and a rare ability to stay in flow with the moment. Where life meets art, and art paints life.

Kandinsky emphasized contrast and harmony as tools for creating rhythm and movement, much like in musical composition. He saw colors as relational forces, where the interaction of color, shape, and negative space produces the “music” of the painting.

As Mama’s Gun reaches its 25th anniversary, we return to an album that feels less like a recording and more like an invocation - a mixology of soul, jazz, reggae, hip-hop, and spiritual truth.

Hans Zimmer was a member of The Buggles. He would later go on to become one of the most influential film composers of modern cinema, earning multiple awards, including Academy Awards for The Lion King (1994) and Dune (2021). What distinguishes Zimmer is his fearlessness, his willingness to push boundaries in service of emotional truth.

Frida Kahlo entered this world under the veil of diamond dust as a Leo Rising – the archetype of the performer, the creator, the radiant flame. She dressed in colour, she painted in pain, and she lived as if every step was a defiant dance. Guest astrologer and author, Kylie Jane.

Guided by her own artistic muse, Kate Bush is known for her originality, fierce independence, and a legacy rooted in deeply imaginative storytelling. Her work suggests that the muse is not a fixed entity, but something fluid, slippery, even chameleon-like not to be grasped, but to pass through the artist.

For Jeff Buckley, the muse seemed to arrive clothed in grace; a thread woven seamlessly through his voice, his presence, and his art.