Museums

Aphrodite to Herakles: exhibit of the gods
From the plunder of the British Museum, a world famous collection of key Greek & Roman artworks is coming to…

Conflict over copyright - is it fair?
The arts sector is deeply divided over the introduction of fair use into the Australian Copyright Act, as was evident…

Gertrude and Artbank introduce new commission model
A new creative partnership between two important players aims to support emerging artists through commission.

MONA entombs 'heroic oysters'
An innovative collaboration has produced an art work that is also a solution to heavy metal pollution in the Derwent…

Case of the disappearing Da Vinci
A classic work, believed to be a self-portrait of the artist, is under threat as scientists fight paper degradation.

Without independent artists the major arts bodies will die
The arts sector needs to accept responsibility for the inequity on which its success is achieved and not blame it…

Making your board work for you
The latest SAMAG panel discussion struck a chord with many, and offered sound advice on board governance from an experienced…

How to tap the new philanthropy dollar
But how well do you know know how to navigate the philanthropic sector? A good test is whether you know…

International awards for Aboriginal exhibit
An Australian museum has picked up the top award for an international museum for its exhibit on Aboriginal culture.

David Malouf gets artistic treatment
A new exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane will be held in honour of Australian author, David Malouf.