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Crazy ceramic of an Asian style fish in bright colours. Wedgwood
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Exhibition review: Wedgwood: Artists and Industry, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

This exhibition is an incredible coup, and it delivers on this rare opportunity in spades.

Warhol is just one of the many artists who relied on dogs for artistic inspiration. Image: Jack Mitchell on WikiMedia.
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From Frida Kahlo to Andy Warhol: celebrating the artistic bond with dogs

It's no secret that artists love dogs as much as anyone else, but one breed in particular has been used…

Donald Judd's minimalist structure at AGSA.
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Donald Judd's AGSA masterpiece turns 50

The Art Gallery of South Australia celebrates its site-specific piece of US minimalism, Judd's 'Untitled'.

public art: a close up of part of a huge chrome blue and silver metal sculpture of an astronaut figure installed in a park setting.
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Council's response to gifted public artwork inquiry fails to quell artists’ disquiet

After confronting City of Perth Councillors about the installation of a controversial public art acquisition, local artists are far from…

A group of kids standing on the red sand that has been projected with yellow and red circular patterns, while adults are watching on the side.
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Event review: Parrtjima – A Festival in Light 2025, Alice Springs Desert Park

Parrtjima offers joy and hope in a dazzling display of storytelling through light.

A blue sculpture with tentacles
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Exhibitions review: Akishi Ueda, Mark Seabrook, Creatures: Art Toys & Sculptures group show, Beinart Gallery

A smorgasbord of surrealism lies quietly in Brunswick.

A group of transparent white body suits hang in front of a black backdrop, Dobell Prize.
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Curating the finalists for one of the country’s most prestigious prizes

This year’s Dobell Drawing Prize is a first for curator Lucy Latella; she says it’s a ‘great snapshot of contemporary…

Two mannequins wearing Indigenous designs.
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Exhibition review: Stitchin’ Stories: Blak & Threadly, Birrarung Building, Federation Square

Blak Design delivers an impressive collection of local First Peoples' fashion.

Two gallery assistants dressed in black hanging masterpiece painting in fold frame. Edvard Munch.
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Masterpiece by Edvard Munch gifted to the National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia is screaming for joy over a new Munch acquisition... no, it's not that one.

A young woman with fair skin and medium length brown hair standing in front of abstract landscape paintings and smiling.
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Opportunities and awards

National Still Life Award entries open, call-out for art on billboards in NYC, plus winners of emerging composer wards.

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