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Mock-up view of 2.5-metre blue spaceman sculpture in city park surrounded by skyscrapers. Boonji Spaceman.
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International artwork spotlights a council’s disregard of own public art policy

Perth City Council’s upcoming installation of a ‘Boonji Spaceman’ sculpture by an international celebrity artist has raised questions about how…

Gallery view of an exhibition with sculptures and male visitor. Karla Dickens
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Exhibition review: Karla Dickens, Rise and Fall, Wollongong Art Gallery

A thought-provoking and cohesive exhibition by First Nation artist Karla Dickens that explores climate and the Lismore Floods.

Portrait of woman against orange black ground. So you want my arts job.
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So you want my arts job: V&A Chief Curator Wedgwood Collection

Charged with looking after one of the world's most famous collections, curator Catrin Jones talks about her job ahead of…

A young First Nations child wearing a mask, cape and holding a shield with Aboriginal colours, black red and yellow, standing on discarded vehicles against the Australian desert landscape.
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Rencontres d'Arles 2025 in France to show pioneering Australian photography for the first time

PHOTO Australia has struck up a partnership with the French festival Rencontres d'Arles to spotlight 17 Australian photographic artists.

colourful graphic forms in pinks and green creating eye shape. Arts news watch.
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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Woman standing in green landscape holding up sign over face. OpenField
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Immersive arts festival OpenField to take over the regional town of Berry

With the program for the second edition of OpenField Arts announced, an immersive regional festival experience is promised.

Woman with dark hair seated on bench makingglass art.
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Independent education and public access are the future of glass art

A new initiative in Melbourne will be a boost to the glass sector, as well as offer public access and…

people milling around a gallery space talking and looking at the art. ngaratya NETS Victoria
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Art for all: bringing high-quality exhibitions to the regions

NETS Victoria’s EDF means that groundbreaking contemporary Australian art is accessible to people across the regions.

An installation shot of an artwork involving molten steel dripping from the ceiling from multiple outlets into shallow baths of water. To be shown at Mona for Dark Mofo 2025.
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1500-degree molten steel installation, inspired by Caravaggio, to drip from the ceiling of Mona

A 2022 Venice Biennale commission by Italian artist Arcangelo Sassolino will be recreated for Mona in time for Dark Mofo…

Melbourne Design Week 2025 lighting designs, featuring a photo of four design objects with lighting tubes that appear like furniture.
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First look: what’s on at Melbourne Design Week 2025

ArtsHub picks some program highlights at this year’s Melbourne Design Week, 15-25 May – 100 Lights, Beyond the Grave and…

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