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What causes a regional arts festival to falter
The fourth edition of the biennial regional festival Cementa has just wrapped up, but for a post-industrial town the event…
NGA returns three sculptures to India
In another ethical win for the NGA, three Indian sculptures have been repatriated on the basis of fresh evidence in…
One of Australia’s fastest growing painting prizes is calling for entries
Bayside Gallery reminds us that an Acquisition Prize is about more than announcing the winner; it’s about a continuum that…
Refurbish, rebrand and relaunch – MAC is more than a lake
Introducing the Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie (MAC), the region’s newest venue which is turbo-boosting cultural tourism and…
Fiona Tan: Ascent, Samstag Museum of Art (SA)
This exhibition questions how we use collective cliches to construct narratives, but is it the best route to truth?
What does NGA’s 2020 program say about internal changes?
Director Nick Mitzevich has been working hard to escalate engagement at the NGA, and that is reflected in programming, staffing…
Patricia Piccinini completes her Skywhale family with major new commission
The NGA has announced its acquisition of Patricia Piccinini's Skywhale alongside a new commission, Skywhalepapa, to be unveiled in March…
At last, the convergence of art with technology in a disruptive degree
A brand new Master Degree at UNSW Art & Design deep dives into Visualisation, Simulation and Immersive Design while smashing…
Powerhouse invests $180,000 into living Australian artists
Setting an agenda to support contemporary practice, the Powerhouse has awarded six $30,000 commissions to Australian glass and ceramic artists.
Rethinking a design career for the 21st century
UNSW Art and Design’s revamped Design degree prepares students to be innovative thinkers, makers and entrepreneurs.