Visual Arts
Creating space for the arts
The art world can be a solitary place when artists hunt for the space to create and perform. Yet, there…
Exhibition review: Beneath the Surface, Behind the Scenes, Heide Museum of Modern Art
A bold exhibition that traverses cultures while highlighting our connections.
Largest loan of Egyptian artefacts from British Museum to land in Australia
NGV’s 2024 winter blockbuster ‘Pharaoh’ will showcase ancient Egypt’s creative ambition and those who helped realise it.
'Everybody Had a Name': Holocaust Museum to reopen
With two museums in one facility, the Melbourne Holocaust Museum caters to audiences of all ages in telling powerful survivor…
Opportunities and awards
New grant funding rounds for touring exhibitions and music festivals, plus winners of inaugural Creative Australia Awards and historical novel…
Exhibition review: Heather Wunjarra Koowootha, Cairns Art Gallery
Moving away from her hallmark lithographs to the flora of her Peoples and Country, Koowootha's new series is a must-see.
Exhibition review: Toys, Tales and Tenacity, Shrine of Remembrance
An exhibition that provides an insight into the impact and experience of war on children.
Major new sound installation taps Sydney’s DNA
Joining Athens, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Beirut and Sydney, artist Tarek Atoui has created a layered and dynamic portrait of port…
So you want my arts job: Architectural historian and writer
As a child, Peter Andrew Barrett spent endless hours exploring Melbourne's rooftops and alleyways. Now he works to preserve and…
Exhibition reviews: Margaret River Region Open Studios
Taking a tour of Australia’s largest open studios event.