Museums
Human saliva demonstrates the benefits of art intervention
Participation in art gallery programs can improve improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia, according to stress levels monitored…
Powerhouse invests $180,000 into living Australian artists
Setting an agenda to support contemporary practice, the Powerhouse has awarded six $30,000 commissions to Australian glass and ceramic artists.
Why a First Nations museum should start with an act of co-creation
Indigenous voices are finally being acknowledged as important voices in Australian galleries and museums.
Shining a light on media freedom in a healthy democracy
The Museum of Australian Democracy’s new permanent exhibition looks at how we all have a role to play in supporting…
Australia’s museums need to collect history as it happens
In the wake of Australia's unprecedented bushfires, museums should already be collecting items from the catastrophic events.
New $100,000 Generations Fellowship open to contemporary musicians
In a new industry partnership, Powerhouse Museum is calling for early career musicians to apply for a suite of Fellowships…
ICYMI: The week's art news in brief
OzAsia Festival receives SA Tourism award, Sydney Modern Project kicks off with groundbreaking ceremony, major Louise Weaver exhibition unveiled, plus…
Craftivism, Museum of Australian Democracy (ACT)
A powerful subversion of craft as a vehicle for activism and social change.
Exhibition re3view: High Rotation, Museum of Brisbane (QLD)
Looking back over 30 years of Brisbane's contemporary music, this innovative exhibition has plenty of earworms along with the culture…
The fashion blockbuster is far from a stale diet
Three major fashion exhibitions are sparking a commentary around how we construct female identity, and how fashion has historically advanced…