Visual Arts
National Museum’s first major redesign finally ‘bold and imaginative’
The recently opened Great Southern Land gallery at the National Museum of Australia signals a triumph in the institution’s redevelopment,…
Celebrating home-grown hero of Queensland theatre
The life and work of theatre practitioner and entrepreneur, Bryan Nason celebrated 'off stage'.
Exhibition review: 1000 Year Plan for Gertrude Glasshouse
A complex mixed media showing of works on paper, glass sculptures, combined with original operatic music score.
Exhibition review: In Our Time and Treasures of Dai Gum San
Two concurrent exhibitions highlighting links between art from China in Australia, past and present.
Glancing in the rear view mirror, while driving forward
What’s behind? What’s ahead? Curator Russell Storer speaks of bridging roles between Singapore and the National Gallery of Australia.
Good public art starts before the ‘art’
What makes good public art and what can we gauge from public response? Plus tips for responding to an EOI.
This week’s arts news in brief
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
First Australian female artist in history of summer blockbusters
This exhibition holds its own – no platforms needed – as an incredible testament to a bold creative vision.
What happens when poets start painting?
Poetry and painting share many connections, but what happens when a poet picks up the paintbrush to create visual art?
Rone's latest 'astronomical' project centres storytelling in chaos
Rone reveals his most expansive project to date, soon to open at Flinders Street Station, and how these demanding works…