Visual Arts

What was the state of ArtState? Gauging the health of our regional conversations.
On the ground in Bathurst, ArtsHub takes the pulse on this regional arts conference and asks just how robust our…

How well do we remember our artists?
Remembering artists today goes beyond the retrospective exhibition or coffee-table monograph. Find out what’s leading the trend in keeping those…

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
Perth protest over arts vandalism, Air Mofo launched, launch of an economic sustainability tookit, 2019 season announcements, and more.

Voice your opinion on arts and disability
The Federal Government is inviting the Australian public to share their opinions on disability and the arts to better inform…

Our cross to bear: Hobart's galleries vs the Mona effect
How can a small gallery compete with an institution as large as Mona? Surprisingly easily, it turns out.

Review: Ken Unsworth: Truly, Madly, NGV
A thoughtfully curated show that captures something of an artist who defies ready catagorisation.

Mitzevich finds the answers to lead the NGA in its DNA
No new building, more digital content, a Mitzevich collection rehang and a year of blockbusters; all part of the vision…

The festival where artists get 100% of net box office
Now in its fourth year, Wonderland Festival at Brisbane Powerhouse is focused on giving up-and-coming artists an opportunity to showcase…

Half a million in art gifted to Newcastle Art Gallery
A philanthropist’s challenge doubled the gifts to a regional gallery, as collector James Erskine demonstrates to a community the value…

Battle of two cities for the design crown
Melbourne and Canberra go head-to-head over the self-appointed title of "design capital" this month, as both cities roll out programs…