Visual Arts
A power-packed transformation
Bold vision and ambitious international partnerships will reclaim the Powerhouse Museum's status as a world leader in applied arts and…
Thai folk art takes out Geelong Contemporary art prize
The gallery declares Rob McHaffie's 'bright and whimsical work' as winner of its 2014 art prize.
Is staying in the closet bad for your career?
Instead of investing half their energy in keeping their sexuality a secret, out gay and lesbian performers can focus more…
Light in the heart of darkness
In his new exhibit Dark Desire, controversial artist Bill Henson finds illumination amid the shadows.
Talking the talk: arts conferences to watch out for
Over 10 specialty visual arts conferences are slated between September and December, so now’s the time to book and change…
Art meets ecology in bushland festival
Sydney's bushlands will be transformed for Siteworks, a weekend of performance, art and ecological initiatives.
ABS cuts valuable arts and culture statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics cuts research and reporting on the arts in a call to tighten its belt.
Smelling experience: art exhibit on the nose
An upcoming exhibit by New York artist Chandler Burr will display olfactory art, a non-visual exhibit by smell.
Behind the scenes at Everfresh
Melbourne street art crew, Everfresh, throw the doors of their new studio open to the public.
When fashion thinks local, acts global
Melbourne lends fashion flair to ASEAN-Australia diplomacy as big brands and local talent join forces in an international runway extravaganza.