Visual Arts

Patricia Piccinini completes her Skywhale family with major new commission
The NGA has announced its acquisition of Patricia Piccinini's Skywhale alongside a new commission, Skywhalepapa, to be unveiled in March…

Freedom to choose frees students from pigeon-hole practice
Emerging artists need to have space to experiment and broaden their practice.

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
PM endorses War Memorial plans, Rockhampton gallery's new brand, Ziggy Marley and Lizzo hit local stages, major solo exhibition for…

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…

At last, the convergence of art with technology in a disruptive degree
A brand new Master Degree at UNSW Art & Design deep dives into Visualisation, Simulation and Immersive Design while smashing…

Highlights from the 2020 NZ Festival program
Instead of a single artistic director, the 32nd New Zealand Festival of the Arts features three high profile curators, Bret…

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.

Remaking a suburb through dance
Indian artistic practices wind through the streets of Wyndham in a new multidisciplinary performance work.

Rethinking a design career for the 21st century
UNSW Art and Design’s revamped Design degree prepares students to be innovative thinkers, makers and entrepreneurs.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Shivanjani Lal receives 2019 Visual Arts Emerging Fellowship, Deborah Cheetham AO wins $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Music 2019, applications open…