Celina Lei

Celina Lei is the Diversity and Inclusion Editor at ArtsHub. She acquired her M.A in Art, Law and Business in New York with a B.A. in Art History and Philosophy from the University of Melbourne. She has previously worked across global art hubs in Beijing, Hong Kong and New York in both the commercial art sector and art criticism. She took part in drafting NAVA’s revised Code of Practice - Art Fairs and was the project manager of ArtsHub’s diverse writers initiative, Amplify Collective. Most recently, Celina was one of three Australian participants in DFAT’s the Future of Leadership program. Celina is based in Naarm/Melbourne. Instagram @lleizy_

Celina Lei's Latest Articles

A geo-locator for live music gigs. Photo: Tnarg, Pexels. A person wearing headphones walking on the street with his phone out, seemingly in search of something.
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New one-stop platform to help locate live gigs anytime

Live Music Locator is a free to use platform that aims to tackle discoverability issues for small to medium music…

Ben Graetz as Miss Ellaneous. Photo: Mia Mala McDonald for Queering the Collection. A big drag personality with pink curly hair, bold makeup, long black gloves and a collar made out of pearls.
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Queering the Collection through pride and prejudice

A new audio series produced by Arts Centre Melbourne features queer artistic icons alongside archival items significant to the LGBTQIA+…

Mark Valenzuela, recipient of 2025 Porter Street Commission, in his studio. Photo: Rosina Possingham. A middle-aged man of Filipino descent with a shortly trimmed black beard smiling. He is wearing a brown cap with a green jacket and hands in his pockets. In the background is a studio setting with an array of objects on shelves.
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Opportunities and awards

Music Victoria Awards open for nominations, ATYP casting, plus winners of ceramic prize, and more!

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So you want my arts job: Interpretation and Content Development Officer

In her role of interpretation at the Museum of Australian Democracy, Alice McKenzie Ebbels deals with history rather than languages.

‘Firelight Labyrinth’ underneath Marvel Stadium, as part of Firelight Festival. Photo: ArtsHub. A dark underground carpark space filled with volumetric displays of LED lights, glowing in light blue.
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Immersive experience review: Firelight Labyrinth, Marvel Stadium

A visual and audio experience inspired by the Greek myth of Theseus delivers on some fronts, but falls behind competitors.

Euphemia Bostock. ‘Possum Skin’, 1987 (detail). Pigment screen print on cotton. Image: Supplied. A sandy yellow on black background pattern featuring lines and circles.
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Vale First Nations Elder and artist

A founding member of Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative has died, leaving an important legacy.

Installation view of ‘MEMORY/MYTH’ at new Ames Yavuz Sydney space, featuring works by Thania Petersen and Club Ate. Photo: Courtesy the artists and Ames Yavuz.
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New gallery openings a bright sign for art market

Three new gallery expansions at home and abroad.

ANZ’s Gothic Chamber transformed into a 21st Century Banking Museum, part of Open House Melbourne. Photo: Supplied. A gothic interior with people casually lounging.
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Doors open to Melbourne’s (hidden) architectural gems

From the heritage-listed to private residences, Open House Melbourne offers exclusive access to hidden stories of the built environment.

‘Joke Taxonomy’, installation view at 138 Gallery. Photo: Supplied. A brown wooden panelled gallery space with readymade objects including a pair of pink Dino chairs, a litter box, and a small trophy.
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Exhibition review: Joke Taxonomy, 138 Gallery

Here, humour comes easily but the provocation lingers.

Noel McKenna, ‘William Nuttall with horses in field’, 2023 (detail). Image: Supplied. Painting with soft blues and greens depicting a serene landscape of a couple of horses with one human figure petting the head of a horse.
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Opportunities and awards

Call for artworks from refugee artists, plus winners at National Portrait Gallery, recipients of the Regional Arts Fund and more!

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