Visual Arts
Book review: Sidney Nolan: The Artist’s Materials by Paula Dredge
Paula Dredge provides bold new insights into the work of this iconic Australian artist.
Review: 2020 Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition, Adelaide Fringe (SA)
Graduating visual artists articulate crucial issues through a wide range of media.
I’m so sorry, Shirley Curly: an artist's mistaken identity
Artist Andrew Bairn tells hist story of knocking on the doors of the artistic establishment based on an extract from…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New board members for Windmill and Bus Stop Films, and more.
Review: Wansolwara: One Salt Water, UNSW Galleries (NSW)
This is a massive project and offers a massive rethink in the narratives we construct and hold around contemporary Pacific…
Handwritten valentines create a legacy of love and literacy
Writing messages to those we care for fosters a sense of relationship, connection and well-being through literacy, creates meaning and…
ICYMI: This week’s arts news in brief
The latest festival and exhibition announcements, opportunities for artists, and a summary of arts news from around the country.
Making craft a national agenda
Australian craft and design centres are tired of falling between the conversation cracks; they have rebooted their network for greater…
When art comes from a deeper place, it’s palpable
Announcing new dates in September, Parrtjima 2020 is enduring - at once topical and timeless in shareing the stories of…
Climate inaction is the greatest monster in the biennale closet
Curator of the Adelaide Biennale, Leigh Robb gives us a sneak peek into her exhibition, where the artists drag our…