Visual Arts

This week's arts news and trending topics
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Exhibition review: Cats & Dogs, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
Think you know all there is to know about cats and dogs? Think again.

Egyptian fans account for biggest cultural spend in 23-year history
The Egyptian blockbuster exhibition delivers a $27.7 million boost to Canberra – the highest in the National Museum’s history.

Exhibition review: Tommy Carman: Well Heeled, Mega
Tommy Carman's paintings riff on a mix of photorealism and the abstract.

Spencer Tunick and 5500 nude models shut down Brisbane traffic
As part of Melt Festival 2024, Spencer Tunick invited thousands of people to participate in a large-scale nude artwork.

Exhibition review: Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros and exhibition, NGA
Lindy Lee pulls off $14 million sculpture commission 'Ouroboros' at the National Gallery of Australia.

Opportunities and awards
Scholarship for landscape artists, winners of The Reading Prize and more!

Exhibition review: Māreikura-Ka rere te rongoā | the medicine flows, Immigration Museum
A multimedia exhibition that showcases the strength of the Māori matriarchy.

Cats and dogs and panthers and dingoes – animal lovers get ready for a season of exhibitions
Three exhibitions invite animal lovers to the galleries this spring.

Breaking news: Michael Brand to step down as AGNSW Director
Michael Brand's 13-year tenure as AGNSW Director will come to an end in 2025.