Visual Arts

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…