Visual Arts
New prize honours literature with sculpture
The Melbourne Prize has introduced a new category to honour the City of Literature.
The Sell: Australian Advertising 1790s to 1990s
Reflecting the progression in Australian advertising from humble newspapers to the rise of ad-assisted social activism.
Jazz Greats Weekend at Monash
James Morrison and the James Mustafa Jazz Orchestra featured at MAPA – Jazz Greats Weekend at Monash.
Advice from artists who run businesses
Sustaining a creative practice while running a business is a tough juggle as an artist. We talk with those doing…
Art titans wield power over Venice Biennale selection
The number crunch on artists representing Australia at the Venice Biennale shows two prominent galleries greatly dominate selection.
Australia's start-up capital offers creative opportunities
Creatives stand to benefit from investment in technology start-ups as a Silicon Valley accelerator sets up in Melbourne.
First look at Tracey Moffatt’s Venice work
Ambiguously located images tell a story of Indigenous dispossession, landing a velvet punch on global audiences for the Venice Biennale.
The art of the makeover
Rebranding, expanding and refreshing a company’s identity: there’s more to it than just changing a logo.
Australia Council reveals how much will be left for arts grants
Questioning at Senate Estimates today exposed the details of the funds that will be returned to Australia Council following the…
How creatives can stop drinking themselves to death
From gallery openings to the ritual of post-show drinks, alcohol saturates the arts. How can we lessen the damage grog…