Visual Arts
Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards announced
The Sidney Myer Fund has announced the winners of the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards, which pay tribute to excellence…
Brazilian preacher sells 1 million copies of book
A book by controversial Brazilian preacher Bishop Edir Macedo has sold one million copies in Brazil.
Lebanon museum looted
Thieves have stolen 30 small artifacts from Lebanon’s Jbeil archaeology museum.
VIVID gears up to illuminate Sydney with sensory sensation
VIVID Sydney returns for its 5th year to light up Sydney Harbour. With lights, music and ideas the city will…
Guggenheim sets sights on China
The Guggenheim Museum has launched a new initiative to commission major work by Chinese artists.
Rumpueng Art Space collaborative residency in Thailand
Rumpueng Art Space has joined forces with Surface Arts in order to provide a collaborative residency in Thailand’s Rumpueng.
Arts Minister Simon Crean no more
Minister for the Arts Simon Crean has been relieved of all Ministerial duties following his call for a leadership spill.
Sotheby’s and TEFAF to collaborate in China
Sotheby’s is in talks with the world’s largest art and antiques fair TEFAF about possibly hosting an event in China.
New director appointed for Istanbul Design Biennial
Deniz Ova has been named the new director for the Istanbul Design Biennial.
Melbourne Festival: Sneak peek
Two additions to the 2013 Melbourne Festival program have been announced: UK dance performance PUSH and theatre event Brief Encounter.