Visual Arts
Mari Andrew on making art as therapy
Writer and illustrator Mari Andrew uses illustration as an antidote for the frustrations and heartbreak of life.
What it takes to be a leading regional centre of culture
We take a closer look at an amazing array of cultural events over the next two months in Bendigo.
Review: Tony Albert – Visible, Queensland Art Gallery
Albert holds a mirror up to our own collective memory and places it in scrutiny – asking: how visible is…
$1.9M facelift for Linden Gallery soon unveiled
Linden New Art is set to reopen in August, after a $1.9 million renovation.
Why we relate to Ronnie van Hout’s self-conscious micro worlds
Ronnie van Hout wears self-consciousness on his artistic sleeve in a new survey exhibition at Buxton Contemporary.
On this Nelson Mandela Day, Melbourne Museum announces landmark show
In a world premiere, the exhibition ‘Mandela My Life’ will bring Mandela's rich legacy to life through rare objects and…
Who needs a Fringe Festival anyway?
How does the lack of a Fringe Festival impact on a city’s cultural ecology: is its absence actually a positive…
Touring tips: Making it easier for indies to get from coast to coast
Touring a show from Perth to Sydney is hard yakka – especially when your artistic ambition is constrained by the…
After 17 years, James Turrell’s Brisbane work is realised
A new permanent light work by James Turrell completes the vision of GOMA’s architects, and is headed to become a…
Review: Dobell Drawing Biennial, AGNSW
This drawing biennial is a considered and erudite take on the medium today.