Visual Arts
Music academy thrown a government lifeline
After eight years of discussion the future looks secure for a national centre for excellence in classical music training.
Outing anonymous authors
The identity of novelist Elena Ferrente has been exposed, creating an international storm around the right of authors to remain…
Community artist and gallery artist
Peter Day’s large-scale public artworks have influenced his more gallery-friendly pieces.
Fighting on in the shadow of Black Friday
Tenacious arts companies are hanging on but six months after the loss of Australia Council funding the sector has been…
Turning a free lunch into a gravy train
Whether you are a wannabe, a winner or a frustrated also-ran, working the award scene can be rewarding.
Mirdidingkingathi Juwarnda Sally Gabori: Dulka Warngiid – Land of All
This is a powerful exhibition of a significant contemporary Australian artist.
How do you ship a T-Rex?
Shipping a 13-meter dinosaur from Japan to Sydney sounds like a logistical nightmare, but that’s nothing. The museum needs upgrading…
Koons' Piglet displaces sports stars
Art at sports stadiums is usually restricted to bronzes of sports stars. But a US stadium this week unveiled an…
It's okay to be mediocre
Artists are looking beyond the conventions of success and excellence to find enjoyment in the creation – even if it’s…
Catching the wave of social impact
Social impact is difficult to measure but it's not impossible to measure the power of the arts to effect social…