Visual Arts
Absent bidders dominate Friend Auction
Deutscher and Hackett’s Donald Friend auction reports an 80% sale rate with solid activity in, and out, of the room.
White cubes turning yellow
The central spaces of galleries and studios are losing their dominance as 21st Century artists move from a physical footprint…
Latest coup to open new multimillion dollar space
The Royal Academy of Arts heads to Bendigo for its Australian debut, opening the gallery's brand new facilities.
Sculpture by the Sea
Sculpture by the Sea drew strong crowds on its first weekend, most unaware of the events slim brush with financial…
Proximity Festival 2013 - Program A
An interactive one-on-one performance, Program A of the Proximity Festival 2013 was a journey without a dull moment in sight.
Barracuda
Christos Tsiolkas’ latest book is his best yet.
Why are we so obsessed with Gallipoli?
No less than three Dardanelles specials hoisted the flag at last week’s film market in Cannes. Yawn.
Breakthrough on artists' fees with local blockbuster
A major show of local artists offers big bucks for the arts economy, with the uptake of recommended artists' fees…
Sydney Festival to open west as program revealed
In a fest of the west, the Sydney Festival will kick off proceedings in Parramatta.
Sir Anthony Caro dies aged 89
British sculptor Antony Caro influenced a generation of sculptors internationally. He will be remembered well.