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Two gallery assistants dressed in black hanging masterpiece painting in fold frame. Edvard Munch.
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Masterpiece by Edvard Munch gifted to the National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia is screaming for joy over a new Munch acquisition... no, it's not that one.

Abstract paintings hanging on a white wall.
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Exhibition review: Looking Up and Looking Down, Australian National Capital Artists Gallery

A joyful exhibition on looking that arose from a period of studio sharing between artists Lucy Chetcuti and Eve Fairhall.

A large black and white video still is on display at the back featuring a woman, Frida Kahlo, lying on her front on a bed. In the gallery space there is also a white display table with small items on it.
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Exhibition review: Frida Kahlo: In her own image, Bendigo Art Gallery

A wide range of artefacts helps to explore the reality of the artist beyond her public persona.

Van Gogh's The Starry Night displayed across the walls and floors of the LUME.
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THE LUME headed for permanent closure in June

After five years and a series of innovative immersive exhibitions, THE LUME is closing the doors of its Melbourne venue.

A still life painting of roses.
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Over 150 works from the NGV to be showcased in substantial new exhibition: Floribunda (2025)

Showcasing one of the NGV's largest loans, 'Floribunda' will bring a whole new world of flowers to Narre Warren.

A gallery space showing paintings full of colour and patterns by Karl Shoobridge.
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Exhibition review: Karl Shoobridge: Etymologies, ArtSpace Teneriffe

As a cyclone bears down on Meanjin/Brisbane, ArtSpace Teneriffe has opened with an exhibition to brighten the dampest of spirits. 

realistic style painting of Tasmania devil and other native animals surrounded by logged forest. Michael McWilliams.
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Exhibition review: Gentle Protagonist: Art of Michael McWilliams, QVMAG

The disarming paintings of Michael McWilliams both delight and probe in their quirky environmental narratives.

On a table there's a book of botanic pictures, and a small glass container with a taxidermied bird.
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Exhibition review: Inspired by Women, The Johnston Collection

Artefacts that feature facets of women’s lives in the 1700s and 1800s.

A green human-like figure lying among a garden with psychedelic overtones.
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Exhibition review: Locals Group Show, Outré Gallery

A boutique art gallery in inner Melbourne is showcasing a range of polished Australian artists. 

Man walking past a large street art mural at dusk. Wall to Wall festival
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A town of street art welcomes the return of Wall to Wall Festival

Many Australians wouldn’t know where Mordi Village is, but it is on the radar for many international street artists.

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