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

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News

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We break it ā€“ you read it. Keep you eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Vale: Sydney artist Michael Keighery died earlier this month. The photo shows an Anglo-Australian man wearing a black and white shirt and glasses standing in a ceramics exhibition.
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Vale Michael Keighery: artist, advocate, educator

A great agitator, advocate, artist and educator ā€“ the visual arts sector mourns Michael Keighery.

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Exhibition review: Marikit Santiago: Proclaim Your Death!, Campbelltown Arts Centre

A brave exhibition by Marikit Santiago that pushes her practice into new territory.

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Opera review: Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera, Sydney Festival

Definitely camp. Definitely a folly. This new work delivers all of operaā€™s hallmarks with casual appeal.

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Career Advice

A one-stop career toolkit for 2025

Whether you're an emerging arts professional, freelancer, maker or arts manager, this one-stop toolkit of tips is the perfect career…

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Theatre review: Dark Noon, Sydney Festival 2025

An active theatre work that rewrites the narrative of the Wild West with contemporary subtextural readings.

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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it ā€“ you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

Man playing piano on stage, Rufus Wainwright
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Music review: Rufus Wainwright, Sydney Festival

An incredible performance by Rufus Wainwright reminds us of the enduring power of folk music.

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The 2025 art fair calendar

Why not plan your 2025 travel around an art fair or two? We map out the hot art events to…

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Features

32 jobs to consider for a career change in 2025

Looking at a career change in 2025? Learn first-hand the insights on 32 arts jobs to give you the edge.

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