Visual Arts

How to cope with the pressure to do more
Systemic issues, hustle culture, financial necessity and personal ambition can make it difficult to set boundaries and say no to…

What is an art fair, and how are they changing?
Dealer Michael Reid give us a transparent 101 of the cost, and benefits, of art fairs in a changing market.

Primavera 2019: Young Australian Artists, Museum of Contemporary Art (NSW)
This year’s Primavera is a real shake-up, and wake-up, in the hands of Archibald-winning artist Mitch Cairns as curator.

Can we revive the Australian art market?
Dips in financial markets are having an impact on art sales which has a knock-on to sales of artworks. What…

Perth Brutal: Dreaming in Concrete, Art Gallery of WA (WA)
AGWA’s latest exhibition inspires newfound appreciation for the gallery’s architecture.

Exit interview: Melbourne International Arts Festival’s Jonathan Holloway
As his fourth and final MIAF enters its last week, Holloway reflects on his time in Melbourne and what working…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Adelaide Festival to seek new Executive Director; Nexus Arts announces new leadership team; new Board members at Sydney Biennale; Adelaide…

Virtual reality means linear is never a straight line story
From VR to porcelain echidna quills, Linear is a fresh reframing of line and lineage in Aboriginal culture and design,…

SA gallerist apologises over sexual harassment allegations
Director of Port Adelaide’s Fontanelle Gallery admits alcohol and addiction fuelled his inappropriate behaviour towards women over several years.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
From contemporary art tapestries to postcard art, ACO's largest performance to date and Japanese Manga mania, this week's arts news…