Visual Arts
Ukraine’s cultural heritage faces destruction
World heritage sites, historical treasures, museums and more are under threat from Russian bombardment, writes Olenka Z Pevny.
The 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…
Why artists are vital to space activation
Recent pilot programs to re-activate public spaces post-pandemic reveal artists’ important role in these processes.
Pandemic pushback by programming bold and big
Chatswood Culture Bites is a new festival-come-season that has programmed over 300 artists to help audiences re-emerge with vigour.
The art prize that dreams big for regional collections
Part of an ambitious collecting strategy for regional galleries, the 2022 Sunshine Coast Art Prize is calling for entries nationwide.
Botanical gardens launch participatory art
Botanical gardens world wide are collaborating with contemporary artists to explore socio-ecological issues and visitors are invited along the ride.
Exhibition review: Eucalyptusdom, Powerhouse Museum
An exhibition exploring both the museum's and Australia's relationship to the iconic gum tree.
Exhibition review: Solastalgia, Broadhurst gallery
Four Australian women artists explore the changes and disruptions of climate change.
Did the Biennale of Sydney 2022 deliver?
A biennale that breaks the model and questions its viable future.
Northern Rivers companies focus on flood recovery
After devastating floods at the end of February, artists and arts organisations in the Northern Rivers are now focused on…