Maree Coote, who began with a magazine idea and ended up with a shop, with a paper-cut sculpture.

Maree Coote, who began with a magazine idea and ended up with a shop, with a paper-cut sculpture. Photo: Jason South



Ever noticed that almost all the public statues in Melbourne are of men? Maree Coote sure took note – and even tracked down one of the rare female bronzes hidden away in a garden shed.


Ever heard about the dodgy land deals of Charles Swanston, after whom Swanston Street was named?


Maree Coote is the full bottle.


Do you realise Melbourne is the home of the world's first feature film, test tube baby, stock exchange and aircraft black box? Or the birthplace of Vegemite, Aspro and the bionic ear?