Visual Arts
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…
Philanthropy is not future ready
Philanthropy is failing to fulfill its promise as a radical disrupter, the National Conference by Philanthropy Australia was told.
Knowing when your art is successful
We have metrics to judge audience engagement and box office figures, but no formal process to gauge aesthetic success.
Exhibition explodes Australia’s atomic past
A new touring exhibition tells the long overdue story of Australia’s dark atomic past through five decade of art.
Award rewards innovative thinking
Risk-taking, analysing the potential in any situation and looking for creative solutions to existing challenges are vital to creative thinking…