Visual Arts

One skill that doesn’t deteriorate with age
Reading and writing can prevent cognitive decline.

NGA returns three sculptures to India
In another ethical win for the NGA, three Indian sculptures have been repatriated on the basis of fresh evidence in…

One of Australia’s fastest growing painting prizes is calling for entries
Bayside Gallery reminds us that an Acquisition Prize is about more than announcing the winner; it’s about a continuum that…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Sculpture at Scenic World 2020 artists announced, writers awarded $15,000 as part of The Next Chapter 2019, Victorians take out…

Scenes from the People’s Paradise – Pyongyang, Ambush Gallery (ACT)
Nicole Reed’s photographs highlight the state architecture of North Korea over its inhabitants.

On the move: latest sector appointments and departures
New Executive Director at ICE, Chorus Master departs Opera Australia, new Director at Red Gallery, new QSO Board appointment, and…

'Artwashing' the latest weapon for real estate agents
Artists have helped revitalise urban spaces but in the UK real estate developments are using art as a tool of…

Refurbish, rebrand and relaunch – MAC is more than a lake
Introducing the Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie (MAC), the region’s newest venue which is turbo-boosting cultural tourism and…

What these residency applicants got right
Advice from being goal specific, to understanding the benefits of a residency, are key to making the shortlist.

Mother's rights now: Introducing the Motherfesto
Are our arts spaces inclusive of mums? A new manifesto developed out of the lived experience of mothers working in…