Museums

Tear down the theatres, build up the artists
'Anywhere art' is now so widespread that the need for purpose-built galleries and theatres is being questioned.

New campaign calls for fair pay for artists
A 2017 solution to an industrial problem – artists and arts professionals need to be remunerated fairly for their time…

10 glass artists you should know
From elegant minimalism to quirky fantasy worlds, the ancient medium of glass is continually reinventing itself.

New museum to be built on hidden foundation
Melbourne will get a new contemporary art museum, offering improved public access to a major private collection of Australian art.

The Talk: January's art news from around the world
The Talk is a new segment on ArtsHub that helps you digest the month’s news without choking on the spam.

Galleries flip the solar switch
Galleries are under pressure to use sustainable energy but the long term savings and environmental benefits come at a cost.

We need a national day for the arts
Australia has public holidays for agricultural shows, football finals and a horse race. Why don't the arts have a public…

Museum as a force for cultural revival
Museums do not just live in the past. Nurturing the continuing culture of the local Aboriginal community is an inherent…

Vale Leonard French
The Australian artist, who made the world’s largest stained glass ceiling, has died aged 88.

Australia loses a great arts patron
Philanthropist and former chairman of Australia’s media dynasty, Fairfax & Sons, James Fairfax leaves a great legacy for the arts.