Visual Arts

NIDA announces two new graduate courses for 2014
Master of Fine Arts (Directing) and Master of Fine Arts (Writing for Performance) are new training options for aspiring directors.

The evolution of machinima
From game runs to cinematic shorts to the interactive world of new media, where does the future of machinima lie?

Paul Yore pulled from Sydney Contemporary
Sydney Contemporary has announced, just hours before its VIP preview, Paul Yore's installation will not show.

Getting the right community arts gig
Community arts is a good source of employment for artists but there's a huge difference between facilitating and creating.

Video art gets an update
Artbox is offering the arts community not just a dedicated video art player, but a whole new paradigm.

Australia Council executive appointments
The Australia Council has appointed two executives completing its team just as the new government takes control.

Henson withdrawal is the real dark heart
Photographer Bill Henson has withdrawn from the Adelaide Biennial in a travesty of artistic independence and natural justice.

Fear and intimidation as Yore banned, Henson withdraws
Paul Yore has had work banned from Sydney Contemporary and been charged in Victoria. Bill Henson has withdrawn under pressure…

Going home to intuit Melbourne's Festival personality
The new Creative Director of Melbourne Festival reflects on the festival's contribution to the cultural landscape of Melbourne.

Gentrification trades affordability for opportunity
Inner cities suburbs are now they providing funky venues and developers with an art budget.