Visual Arts

Exhibition review: Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition, Seaworks Williamstown
Some of the world’s best marine photography comes to Melbourne.Â

Exhibition review: Re-Stor(y)ing Oceania, Artspace Sydney
An invitation is extended to partake in cultural and ecological restoration.

Celebrating the art that promotes positive change
The Environmental Art and Design Prize is open to all Australians, with two main awards and more cash prizes.

Opportunities and awards
ACT Book of the Year nominations open, plus recipients of Playing Australia fund and finalists of 2025 Asia Pacific Arts…

Vale Laurens Tan: a force that made the world feel a little smaller
Multidisciplinary artist Laurens Tan was an original – a pioneer in the Asian-Australian art space, and a generous spirit –…

I’m an artist, I don’t need to do workshops. Wrong.
Professional workshops can bolster your studio practice in surprising ways.

Operating across borders: one gallery, three countries
Continuing to expand, Ames Yavuz prepares to open a London gallery, and announces its 2025 program.

Australia’s richest prize for portraiture platforms artists and community
The 2025 Lester Prize Main Awards are now open for submissions.

Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Defining First Nations exhibitions that will shape 2025
A calendar of must-see First Nations art exhibitions in 2025.