Gina Fairley
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Luke Cornish on censorship, commercialism and street art
In the wake of his recently vandalised Bondi Mural, street artist E.L.K. talks about the pitfalls of activism and the…
Giving art: what it really means for regional galleries
Many regional galleries are built on the back of donated collections. But that catalyst to bricks and mortar is just…
Why we desire to be exhausted by art fairs
Sydney Contemporary art fair is about to open its doors, showcasing over 450 artists and attracting more than just sector…
Leading for change – who’s leading disability arts?
From being disability-led from the top down to making everyone share responsibility to be leaders for change, those doing it…
Arts criticism of disabled artists needs to get smarter
Artists with disability believe it is their right to be reviewed in the same way as abled artists; that the…
Introducing Sheona White, Penrith Regional Gallery director
With a career spanning the majors and regional galleries, libraries and contemporary art, Penrith Regional Gallery’s new director tells us…
Finding our place in the bush
As residencies become more popular than ever before, Talking PLACE ponders the future of experimental arts in the bush. What…
From bark painting to video: innovation goes bush
Embedded in a history of self determination and activism, Yolŋu artists are rethinking traditional storytelling with a 21st century inflection,…
Studios as fertile ground for mid-career desert
A model for artists’ studios in Western Sydney shifts the paradigm from mere workspace to career catalyst – at a…
Lessons from one of Europe’s top arts communicators
Denmark’s Magnus Restofte says that you are not only asking people to part with their money – but their time…