Visual Arts

The case for 'quiet paintings' in turbulent times
The allure of abstract art is a mysterious thing. But an artist with 50+ years’ experience in the genre sheds…

Exhibition review: Lesley Dumbrell: Thrum, five decades of practice at AGNSW
'Thrum' perfectly describes the consistent vibration and pure pleasure at the heart of Dumbrell's practice for five decades.

Revolving doors: galleries close and others expand
ArtsHub looks at recent independent gallery closures, balanced with news of expansions and new venues that have opened.

Myles Russell-Cook moves from NGV to ACCA as Artistic Director and CEO
Taking the reins from Max Delany, Myles Russell-Cook looks to cement ACCA as a leader in contemporary Australian art.

Exhibition review: Renee Kire: Twist and Turn, Rockhampton Museum of Art
Renee Kire addresses women’s minimalist sculpture.

Exhibition review: Angelica Mesiti: The Rites of When, AGNSW
Angelica Mesiti delivers a complex and immersive video work, but it is overshadowed by the architecture of the Tank gallery.

Melbourne Art Fair 2025 to feature 60 galleries, plus Dawn Ng and Yona Lee commissions
Newcomers and initiatives revealed for Melbourne Art Fair 2025 show expanded reach and a focus on strengthening relationships.

Q&A: British designer Hassan Hajjaj talks about fusing art, fashion and identity
Maximalist designer Hassan Hajjaj sits down with design studio creative Jane Duru to talk about the exciting blurred boundaries shaping…

How I got my break as a curator
The curatorial profession is specialised and competitive. Six curators tell us how they got their career break.

Exhibition review: Lee Ufan: Quiet Resonance, AGNSW
First Sydney solo exhibition from one of the world's most highly regarded minimalist artists.