Visual Arts

A new all-woman gallery is just the tip of the iceberg
A new all-female commercial gallery has sparked renewed debate about gender parity.

Review: Story Time: Australian Children’s Literature, National Library of Australia (ACT)
The NLA presents a magical journey through the history of Australian children’s stories.

The burden of responsibility as an activist
Nothing comes easy, especially with disabilities art. Three international leaders talk about the burdens and wins of activism, visibility, failure…

Applause: Latest awards and celebrations
Sisters in Crime Davitt winners; Copyright Agency grants; Sunshine Coast Arts Prize; Kennedy Prize announced; and more.

Luke Cornish on censorship, commercialism and street art
In the wake of his recently vandalised Bondi Mural, street artist E.L.K. talks about the pitfalls of activism and the…

Giving art: what it really means for regional galleries
Many regional galleries are built on the back of donated collections. But that catalyst to bricks and mortar is just…

Review: Refuge 2019: Displacement, Arts House (VIC)
A timely and necessary program that calls on us to be active participants as we face this state of emergency.

OzCo’s new Corporate Plan sees limited growth
The Australia Council has unveiled its next five-year Corporate Plan with limited growth despite strong performance. What does the future…

Who should lead the Australian War Memorial?
With announcement of the retirement of Brendan Nelson as Director of the AWM, several names have been in the mix…

8 must see shows at Brisbane Festival 2019
With Brisbane Festival all set to open, we pick through a program that’s chockfull of international premieres while still showcasing…