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Exhibition review: REKOSPECTIVE: The Art of Reko Rennie, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia
While offering eye candy aplenty, this survey of Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie dives into his practice as an act of…
Exhibition review: Isaac Julien, Once Again... (Statues Never Die), MCA
A spectacular exhibition asks the big questions about how museums collect, and show, artworks with Black histories.
Opportunities and awards
Invitations to create a living museum in Sydney, core funding from Music Australia, plus next round of Bundanon residents and…
Exhibition review: 2024 Melbourne Sculpture Biennale, Villa Alba Museum
The first edition of Melbourne Sculpture Biennale quickly found its footing with solid works that spoke to the 2024 theme…
Machu Picchu and Incan treasures come to Sydney
From priceless Peruvian gold treasures to a fly-through virtual experience of Machu Picchu, this summer blockbuster promises to be a…
Stunning salon of bark paintings sets new standard at NGV
Picking up on the immersive trend, the NGV has hung 160 bark paintings to trigger a fresh connection with viewers.
Bluey's World revealed in new images
Excitement is building for the highly anticipated Bluey's World attraction.
Exhibition review: Primavera 2024: Young Australian Artists, MCA
Now in its 33rd year, this year’s Primavera manages to deliver a dynamic exhibition via its fresh crop of artists.
Potter Museum reopens in 2025 with exhibition and resources on 65,000 years of Australian art
After extensive redevelopment, the University of Melbourne’s Potter Museum of Art makes a comeback with a glossy new entrance and…