Visual Arts
This week's arts news you may have missed
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
Multi-arts precinct ’pixie dusted’ with largest outdoor exhibition
A sneak peak inside Abbotsford Convent’s largest outdoor, nighttime exhibition exploring our entanglements with others – both human and non-human.
How festivals transform lives – and landscapes
Using Tasmania as an example, researchers explore how landscapes affect the festival experience and people’s sense of self and place.
Can arts funding be self-sustaining?
Inviting the sector to pitch in, new startup ArtsPay envisions the role it could have in paving the way to…
Is social media the new curators’ portfolio?
Social media platforms such as Instagram have greatly impacted the visibility of curators but can it give them some leverage…
Exhibition review: Fantastical Worlds
A playful survey that showcases the work of four artists and designer across styles and centuries.
Exhibition review: Sieve See: Ann Debono
The world as seen by the artist through 'grids, grilles, apertures, detritus, reflections and shadows.'
Exhibition review: Tania Ferrier: Pop Porn
A feminist survey that challenges perceptions of women's bodies as passive objects of desire.
Opportunities and awards
Bluethumb Art Prize and SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition open for entries, Queensland Premier’s Drama Award announced and more.
Discover ‘invisible’ AR art around Melbourne
AR is a great way to have interactive art experiences, without the worries of a pandemic.