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Citrus Fruits

Pen-and-ink drawing of the aftermath of a fresh rock-oysters and steak-frites eaten, signed Tom Kooy.

Pen-and-ink drawing of the aftermath of a fresh rock-oysters and steak-frites eaten, signed Tom Kooy.

You Cannot Eat a Photograph

Tom Kooy

11 hours ago16 min read

A Metre Away...

A Metre Away...

A Metre Away...

Tom Kooy

Jun 66 min read

Cottesloe, Perth — the suburb at the centre of Australia's generational wealth divide

Cottesloe, Perth — the suburb at the centre of Australia's generational wealth divide

Napoleon Street

Tom Kooy

May 2517 min read

A figure stands at an open doorway seen from behind, looking into a warmly lit room. Pencil sketch illustration by Tom Kooy.

A figure stands at an open doorway seen from behind, looking into a warmly lit room. Pencil sketch illustration by Tom Kooy.

Failure Was the Safe Ground. A Field Note.

Tom Kooy

May 156 min read

A door slightly ajar with warm amber light within, seen from outside in low evening light — representing the moment of arrival and the eleven seconds before a room decides whether to receive you.

A door slightly ajar with warm amber light within, seen from outside in low evening light — representing the moment of arrival and the eleven seconds before a room decides whether to receive you.

The First Room

Tom Kooy

May 1228 min read

Besk on a Friday night with people gathering, illustrating human connection and the importance of third places in modern cities

Besk on a Friday night with people gathering, illustrating human connection and the importance of third places in modern cities

The Welcome at Besk.

Tom Kooy

May 533 min read

2 3 4

Perth, Western Australia.

Travels for the right room.

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