Museums
On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
The movement in artistic directors continues, leaving a position open while a new role opens up in the Visual Arts.
Do galleries have a responsibility to commission work?
Risk and new creative territory are core to commissioning for some institutions, building visibility and viability in the arts ecosystem.
Museum Victoria facing major change
After 15 years under a single CEO, Museum Victoria is facing a year of transition and the need to fill…
On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
A major appointment is made in the performing arts, a search begins in the museums sector and artists are named…
Who is heading to Asia in 2016?
Asialink has announced its successful 2016 Arts Residents, with an emphasis on both innovation and craft.
22 National Gallery objects have 'questionable' provenance
The National Gallery of Australia is holding at least 22 items with insufficient provenance, a review by a former High…
Artists wanted: $1.6 million art budget for WA's New Museum
Artists are being sought for one of the most exciting museum redevelopments in the world.
Ai Weiwei has pulled his work from Denmark – should Melbourne be next?
Weiwei has taken Denmark to task for its asylum-seeker policy. Australia, for now, is another issue.
$18 million culture proposal to improve social cohesion
A feasibility study has recommended the construction of a House of World Cultures to address declining social cohesion in Victoria.
A seven-figure fashion acquisition for NGV
NGV cements its place as the most significant collection of fashion in Australia with a $1.4M gift from a Foundation…