Gina Fairley
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Exhibition Review: Ink in the Lines, Australian War Memorial
This is an incredible, intimate exhibition that is less about war and conflict, and more about empathy and the human…

Has digital become the new frontier for discrimination? (from the archives)
To mark UN Zero Discrimination Day we re-visit an article in which sector leaders warn about a growing discrimination across…

Being post-pandemic ready means a kit of transferable skills
Pulling back the woolly language around transferrable skills in our digital COVID-era, artist Jill Orr finds the through-threads at Federation…

Beyond the COVID-obvious pivot, early careers soar at NAS
The offsite-onsite nature of their studio practice in 2020 has armed students with the reality of professional practice – and…

Are we funding this digital pivot the right way?
With an urgent need to monetise digital content, a panel of leaders discuss how business models need to change, as…

Where to now: Is gender equity in a good place?
From the '80s to now, artists and art historians unpack the thwarted terrain of gender equity in our museums, in…

Exhibition Review: Know My Name, National Gallery of Australia
Shown where the NGA's International Collection sat traditionally, Australian women artists have usurped the power position with Know My Name…

Re-thought, refitted and reopening: 3 museums for change
The new WA Museum, the Chau Chak Wing Museum, and major refurbishments to the Australia Museum are all unveiled this…

Desart’s Digital path through COVID continues to grow benefits for Aboriginal artists
Rethinking during the pandemic resulted in a 30% increase in engagement for Desart. Here’s how they are harnessing the momentum…

New Centre for Truth Telling gives home to Stolen Generations
Curtin University launches campaign to create a Centre for Truth-Telling, and a permanent home for artworks created by Aboriginal children…