Down an aisle at my local supermarket, somewhere between the hot cross buns and bunny shaped chocolates, sits a curated selection of Valentine’s Day cards. With loud declarations, generic cute animals and overflowing hearts the common themes, shoppers must choose whether their love is “ONE-IN-A-MILLION” or “PURR-FECT”. For those searching for a personalised sentiment in-between, historical love tokens may just be the key.
Sydney-based art enthusiast sharing stories about the Australian art scene.