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A group of transparent white body suits hang in front of a black backdrop, Dobell Prize.
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Curating the finalists for one of the country’s most prestigious prizes

This year’s Dobell Drawing Prize is a first for curator Lucy Latella; she says it’s a ‘great snapshot of contemporary…

Two mannequins wearing Indigenous designs.
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Exhibition review: Stitchin’ Stories: Blak & Threadly, Birrarung Building, Federation Square

Blak Design delivers an impressive collection of local First Peoples' fashion.

Two gallery assistants dressed in black hanging masterpiece painting in fold frame. Edvard Munch.
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Masterpiece by Edvard Munch gifted to the National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia is screaming for joy over a new Munch acquisition... no, it's not that one.

A young woman with fair skin and medium length brown hair standing in front of abstract landscape paintings and smiling.
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Opportunities and awards

National Still Life Award entries open, call-out for art on billboards in NYC, plus winners of emerging composer wards.

US arts policy change: an American flag flying in front of a stately building.
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Australian museum director offers insight into mood of US cultural sector after University of Michigan trip

As the Trump administration’s executive orders ramped up, an Australian museum director was touching down in Michigan. Their first-hand insights…

Abstract paintings hanging on a white wall.
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Exhibition review: Looking Up and Looking Down, Australian National Capital Artists Gallery

A joyful exhibition on looking that arose from a period of studio sharing between artists Lucy Chetcuti and Eve Fairhall.

Four tribal spears on orange background. Chau Chak Wing Museum
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Spears stolen by Captain Cook, returned home

A writing of wronged history comes with the milestone exhibition of the Gweagal Spears, returned to Botany Bay elders after…

Modern painting that resembles an eye. Arts news watch
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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.

A large black and white video still is on display at the back featuring a woman, Frida Kahlo, lying on her front on a bed. In the gallery space there is also a white display table with small items on it.
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Exhibition review: Frida Kahlo: In her own image, Bendigo Art Gallery

A wide range of artefacts helps to explore the reality of the artist beyond her public persona.

Cream, two-like sculpture.
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Exhibition review: Nabilah Nordin: Scripts, Neon Parc

Expressive and elegant metal sculptures in space.

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