Visual Arts
From the outside in
As global interest in outsider art rises, Melbourne will host a three-day conference on this once-peripheral artform.
What's it all about, Alphie?
As part of an undersea art exhibition a five-metre-tall, 15-metre-long sea turtle is floating through Cockle Bay.
Sleepless in Hobart: MONA's summer shoutout
Australia's contemporary art mecca, Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art, has announced the dates for summer festival MOFO.
Kiwis take off in Edinburgh
New Zealand's debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with contemporary dance group Black Grace is drawing crowds and rave reviews.
On the streets where you lived
An upcoming exhibition in Melbourne looks at life in the city as recorded in the pages of the Sands &…
So you want to be a humour therapist?
Clown doctors, humour therapists and laugher professionals use creative and psychological strategies to improve lives.
We need ABS arts and sports data to understand our culture
The vital role played by arts volunteers may soon be rendered invisible by impending Australian Bureau of Statistics changes.
NGA receives largest gift by an artist
A suite of Dale Frank works, valued at $4 million, were unveiled today by the National Gallery of Australia.
Fashion week to hold free exhibits
Southgate will showcase some of the best in fashion design for free during Spring Fashion Week this year.
Melbourne artist takes 5th John Fries Award
A sculptural-performance work is this year’ winner of the John Fries Award for an emerging artist.