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Surrealist artist and Alien creator dies
Swiss artist H.R. Giger died this week aged 74.
Creative City – a culture plan with a difference
The City of Sydney launched its Draft Cultural Policy this week with a vision to be recognised internationally as a…
Labor would abolish Arts Victoria
Labor puts arts at the centre of its election strategy with plans for a new agency focused on integrating creativity.
Turner biopic delights at Cannes
Mike Leigh’s new film about the English landscape painter has delighted critics at the Cannes Film Festival.
2016 Adelaide Biennale Curator announced
Following in the wake of this year’s Biennale success the Art Gallery of South Australia has confirmed the next edition’s…
Object gets new Head of Programs
The Australian Design Centre looks to reshape its future with a new programming appointment.
Female inspiration a century on
One time resident of Mosman, Hilda Rix Nicholas took on the world in her early paintings, celebrated in a new…
Homage portrait wins Glencore Percival
A tribute from one Australian artist to another pays dividends.
Study of urban utopia takes artist to rural residency
The Chippendale New World Art Prize’s second winner has been announced.
Women dominate Miles Franklin shortlist
The Stella Prize was started in protest at few female Miles Franklin winners but in 2014 women are two thirds…