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

two young women playing a guitar.
Features

Women leading the return of the guitar’s popularity

After declining guitar sales for over a decade, a turnaround is in sight, led by women and festivals like the…

drawing of brain being erased
Features

23 creative stories to elevate one from the cloud of dementia

The arts can lead in extending a quality of life for people living with dementia.

blonde female singer in red dress in front of Uluru. Cultural tourism
Opinions & Analysis

What's changed in cultural tourism?

Understanding value, handing over to First Nations-led experiences, and the long tail of COVID – ArtsHub looks at what’s changing…

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News

This week's arts news and trending topics

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

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Exhibition review: ZAHALKAWORLD, NAS Gallery

A stunning piece of curation, delivered with such ease, while allowing the viewer to linger over, and rethink, tired national…

Two colourful contemporary sculptures in historic villa. Sculpture Biennale.
News

The first Melbourne Sculpture Biennale to open at Villa Alba

Inaugural Melbourne Sculpture Biennale aims to give more visibility to sculptors working here and now.

Aboriginal man wearing hat and holding spears in country landscape.
News

NGA launches its 2025 exhibition program, early

In an unprecedented early announcement for the visual arts, the National Gallery has laid out its 2025 program for early…

Diverse group of people seated and chatting against dark blue background. Audience.
News

Deakin University research shows taking risks can build diverse audiences

Deakin University has released the findings of its most recent research into arts organisation audiences, and the outcomes are interesting.

Crowd dancing within art gallery, with colour flags and lights. NGV Indian Community Day
News

Bollywood vibes activate NGV for all at the Indian Community Day

Be transported with Bollywood dancing, dhol drumming and DJ sets at NGV’s Indian Community Day.

a crowd of people dressed up like zombies for ghost festival
News

New Ghost Festival riffs off The Rocks' eerie past this Halloween

Get your ghost on, and head to Australia's oldest precinct to celebrate Halloween this year with a new festival.

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