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A painting of a snail by Mike Makatron with a shell that depicts a garden.
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Exhibition review: Nature of Nature: Mike Makatron, Backwoods Gallery

Prolific mural artist hosts a rare gallery exhibition with exceptional results. 

A middle aged Caucasian woman with short blond wavy hair and glasses sits on a chair on the right side of the picture with her chin resting on her hand. On the wall behind her is a piece of FN art. Private art collections.
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Private art collections with public value – an open conversation

How do private art collections share their treasures with the public?

Recipient of TCL Kevin Taylor Legacy program, Chris Bassi, 'Meeting the mangrove: self portrait'. An oil painting of a man dressed in black holding up his hand to a tree set against a yellow indoor backdrop.
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Opportunities and awards

Music support for WA creatives, Elvis poetry competition, plus winners of Ensemble Theatre Award, and more!

Ryan 'Brickman' McNaught will bring whole new 'LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition' to Melbourne Museum. A white middle-aged man posing enthusiastically next to a sign with "LEGO STAR WARS THE EXHIBITION MAY 4 2025".
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Epic LEGO x Star Wars exhibition to make grand world premiere in Melbourne 2025

Celebrated LEGO artist Brickman sets off on another challenge to recreate iconic 'Star Wars' moments in a brand new exhibition.

Three pieces of artwork by Glen Downey of faces made up of organic matter like plants and animals.
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Exhibition review: Glen Downey, Isabella Hayes, Kate Pullen, Dan Go, Nyssa Braid, Off The Kerb Gallery and Studios

Independent Melbourne art gallery again proves its finger is on the pulse. 

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Film review: Welcome to Babel

A fascinating portrait of a man with a mission and the history that inspired it...

Strands of grass displayed in a grid formation.
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Exhibition review: Carbon_Dating, Caloundra Regional Gallery, Sunshine Coast 

A group exhibition exploring Australian native grasses.

architect sketch of new museum building with landsdcaping. TarraWarra Museum
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TarraWarra Museum reveals new building plans

TarraWarra Museum of Art will open a new centre for its collection and art events in March 2025.

Three photographic artwork from Honey Long and Prue Stent in white, peach and green exploring close ups and textures.
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Exhibition review: Honey Long and Prue Stent: Body Heat, Arc One Gallery

Visionary photography duo serves up a smorgasbord of colours, textures and ideas.

Tonya Meyrick, Guest Curator of Geelong Design Week. A middle-aged woman in black and white wearing black frame glasses and a checkered scarf on a red background with the text “So you want my arts job?”
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So you want my arts job: Design Curator

Design Curator Tonya Meyrick of Geelong Design Week in Australia’s only UNESCO City of Design shares insights into her role.

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