Visual Arts
Time and money are biggest worries for artists
A survey of over 300 independent Australian artists has revealed key concerns but also offer a sense of possibility and…
The plight of the artist-run initiative
Artist-run collectives count, but they’re facing death by a thousand cuts.
How many no's are there in a yes?
Festival director Jonathan Holloway gives advice on how to conquer the no, and turn it into a yes when asking…
Bronze stolen from Fitzroy Gardens
A $50,000 bronze sculpture that has graced Melbourne’s Fitzroy Gardens for over a century was stolen last weekend.
Hard Edge: Abstract Sculpture 1960s-70s
Weighty, but not weight enough as Australian sculptural history is relegated to "foyer art" at the NGV, distilling the consideration…
Unveiled: Latest program announcements
From Perth to Brisbane, the week's wrap-up of exhibitions, tours, and program announcements.
Why we need to get better at giving up
Giving up gets a bad rap, but learning to let go without guilt can benefit your art and career.
Musicans make their mark in startup scene
Australia's first Startup Weekend in Australia focusing solely on creative tech proves a win for musicians.
Is the pram still the enemy of art?
There’s been a feminist revolution since Cyril Connolly declared the pram in the hall the enemy of good art. Now…
Crying inside: The darker side of comic art
Beneath the super-heroes and speech bubbles, comic artists often tell a tragic story.