The Australian Dream with Tim Ross at Park Beach Bowls Club

A Fascinating Look at Australia’s Obsession with Home

What does home mean to you? Park Beach Bowls Club is hosting an evening with architecture and design enthusiast Tim Ross, who explores one of Australia’s most enduring cultural obsessions – the idea of home ownership and what it truly means to us as a nation.

In his talk, The Australian Dream?, Tim takes audiences on a journey from the suburbs to the bush and the inner city, unpacking why Australians are so fixated on the concept of home. Drawing on archival treasures, 18 months of dedicated research and specially produced cinematic films, this is a talk that is as funny as it is thought-provoking.

What to Expect on the Night

Tim Ross has crafted a presentation that reveals how Australian homes have been sold to us over the decades, why we buy into that vision, and how we ultimately make these spaces our own. It’s a blend of cultural history, design insight and genuine humour that will resonate with anyone who has ever dreamed of owning – or reimagined – their own patch of Australia.

Whether you’re a design enthusiast, a history buff or simply someone who has pondered what the Great Australian Dream means in today’s world, this talk offers a compelling and entertaining perspective.

Tickets and further details are available through Modernist Books. Visit the event page at modernisterbooks.com to secure your spot.

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