Visual Arts
Blockbusters not reserved for cities
The most cutting edge American art of now is touring Australia; the first such survey in 47 years, and it's…
Researchers examine musicians' portfolio careers
Queensland researchers will study how musicians juggle portfolio careers and what they can do to make them sustainable.
Don’t send it in wet! The packers' guide to the Archibald
The Head Storeman at the AGNSW starts Archibald season with the Packing Room Prize. As the finalists are announced, he…
Turn on the sun: MCA gets energetic
Listening to the sun, smelling the lightening and turning static into substance, Haines & Hinterding bring the art of energy…
Beyond Bowie
The echoes and influences of David Bowie continue to reverberate through popular culture. With an exhibition of Bowie memorabilia soon…
Does size matter?
Post-Budget anxiety has thrown up a sense of division between majors and the small-to-medium sector. In an age of uncertainty…
On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
A big week in appointments as Malthouse announces its new artistic director, a new General Manager at La Boite, and…
History sheds light on Australia Council attack
As artists confront the 2015 Budget cuts to the Australia Council, looking at the history of arts funding controversies can…
We have a ‘show tunes’ government, with an arts policy to match
The current government's arts policy makes about as much sense as the plot of most major musicals.
Kudos: This week's winners
From emerging playwrights to pavilions on the world stage and new design, Australian talent is recognised across sectors.