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Melbourne unlocks academic treasure trove
A biennial free festival is unveiling the hidden cultural treasures of one of Australia’s oldest universities.
Craft going backwards as infrastructure destroyed
Australia's most popular art form has thrived over the past 50 years but defunding means the gains are now being…
From Darwin to DC: the rise of Melissa Chiu
Having been the darling of the Asian art scene in New York City, Melissa Chiu is now set to take…
Aphrodite to Herakles: exhibit of the gods
From the plunder of the British Museum, a world famous collection of key Greek & Roman artworks is coming to…
Conflict over copyright - is it fair?
The arts sector is deeply divided over the introduction of fair use into the Australian Copyright Act, as was evident…
Gertrude and Artbank introduce new commission model
A new creative partnership between two important players aims to support emerging artists through commission.
MONA entombs 'heroic oysters'
An innovative collaboration has produced an art work that is also a solution to heavy metal pollution in the Derwent…
Case of the disappearing Da Vinci
A classic work, believed to be a self-portrait of the artist, is under threat as scientists fight paper degradation.
Without independent artists the major arts bodies will die
The arts sector needs to accept responsibility for the inequity on which its success is achieved and not blame it…
Making your board work for you
The latest SAMAG panel discussion struck a chord with many, and offered sound advice on board governance from an experienced…