Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina

Gina Fairley's Latest Articles

woman dressed in white holding an auction bidding paddle.
News

Auction season closing out 2024, a barometer for art market

In a competitive auction market, Smith & Singer announces a new Melbourne headquarters as the season of sales closes out…

woman tourist viewing painted tiles on building in Portugal. Cultural tourism
News

Are you cynical about cultural tourism, but crave it?

ArtsHub takes a closer look at how tourism trends for 2025 are intersecting with museum offerings, and authentic specialist-led tours.

Girl in grey sweatshirt in pottery workshop.
Features

Should I offer workshops to help the cash flow?

ArtsHub looks at the pros and cons of running workshops, and takes you through the steps of working out how…

contemporary glass pavilion set in gardens. National Gallery
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Sensitive yet ambitious, team announced to redesign NGA's Sculpture Garden

Winning team announced to shape new vision for NGA’s National Sculpture Garden.

installation in gallery of machine with charcoal drawing on round marble. Dobell Biennial
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Exhibition review: Infinite: Dobell Australian Drawing Biennial 2024, AGNSW

A fabulous exhibition that expands our understanding of what drawing can be.

image of a women with face reflected in pool of water as a horizon line. Arts news.
News

This week's arts news and trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

Over sized sculpture of an everyday man in white gallery, with artist dressed same as sculpture. Thomas J Price

British artist Thomas J Price awarded inaugural MCA Tallawoladah Lawn Commission

British artist will democratise the MCA visitor experience through a new 'everyday' commission, outside the gallery.

Multi screen video installation in black and white of woman looking at African objects. Isaac Julien.
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Exhibition review: Isaac Julien, Once Again... (Statues Never Die), MCA

A spectacular exhibition asks the big questions about how museums collect, and show, artworks with Black histories.

Detail of a terracotta artifact with bird and human heads. Peru. Australian Museum
News

Machu Picchu and Incan treasures come to Sydney

From priceless Peruvian gold treasures to a fly-through virtual experience of Machu Picchu, this summer blockbuster promises to be a…

Visitors standing in gallery with floor to ceiling presentation of bark paintings. NGV
News

Stunning salon of bark paintings sets new standard at NGV

Picking up on the immersive trend, the NGV has hung 160 bark paintings to trigger a fresh connection with viewers.

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