Tom Kooy - Operator, Speaker & Writer | Perth, WA

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Citrus Fruits

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

1 day ago17 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

The Oldest Fire

The Oldest Fire

The Oldest Fire

Tom Kooy

Apr 2716 min read

ink sketch of a barbell deadlift by Tom Kooy

ink sketch of a barbell deadlift by Tom Kooy

The Weight

Tom Kooy

Apr 1717 min read

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Perth, Western Australia.

Travels for the right room.

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