Visual Arts

Does this new sculpture change how we publicly memorialise war?
A new permanent sculpture at the Australian War Memorial may signal a shift in how we publicly acknowledge veterans’ experiences.

Vale Khai Liew – a visionary designer
Known for his one-off commissions and short-run editions in furniture, designer Khai Liew leaves an incredible legacy.

A new era for Artspace begins
With a secured future, Artspace reopens its Woolloomooloo space after a significant redevelopment, and fuses history and memory with contemporary…

Exhibition review: Ian Gentle and The Gentle Project
A new retrospective of an iconic Australian artist, often understood, inspires a next generation.

Exhibition review: GONDWANA VR: The Exhibition, South Australia Museum
This multisensory installation distils 100 years of climate data into a single day.

Exhibition review: Tacita Dean, MCA, Sydney
The celebrated artist forces us to slow down, and hones our eye to appreciate the everyday, in her stunning new…

Exhibition review: Nadine Christensen, Buxton Contemporary
This major survey exhibition prompts viewers to be active and rewards them with a joyous experience positioned within a deeply…

First Nations-led festival channels interconnectedness for 2024
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light returns to connect visitors with Country and Culture from 12-21 April 2024.

Why university art museums play a vital role
The probable closure of GUAM reveals a fundamental misconception of the Gallery's importance.

Tracey Emin’s five pieces of wisdom
Tracey Emin was in Melbourne recently to deliver a talk as part of the NGV Triennial. The biggest takeaway from…