Visual Arts
This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.
$60 million revitalisation for National Gallery Sculpture Garden
National Gallery of Australia has announced a Sculpture Garden Design Competition to bring this asset into the 21st century.
Conscious Craft takes the charge on sustainability
Craft Victoria will launch Conscious Craft aimed at spotlighting and championing innovative craft practices with sustainability in mind.
Experience review: Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, The Briars, Mornington Peninsula
Fancy a trip to a Potter-themed forest experience? Butter beer included...
Revisit collage and these other crafts from your childhood
Get back in touch with your crafty side with these three childhood crafts.
Italian heritage group decries 'biennalisation' of Venice
Italia Nostra says a new sculptural display in Venice’s public square distracts from the city’s existing cultural heritage and infrastructure…
Opportunities and awards
Art award for youths, major commission opportunities, plus winners of WA Multicultural Awards and nominees of 2024 Queensland Music Awards.
6 Easter eggs to find at The Johnston Collection
ArtsHub reveals some hidden gems with quirky stories that can be found in 'Fit for a King: Vincent Jenden Reimagines…
Artist helping Venice Biennale move beyond its history
This year’s Venice Biennale calls for greater diversity and change, and one of its exhibiting artists is part of that…
Museum takes a stand on displaying body parts
The University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum has chosen to remove mummified body parts from display.