Visual Arts
New curator for Mildura Palimpset
As it celebrates its 10th exhibition, Palimpset has appointed a Co-Curator.
AUDIO: What’s on your arts radar?
Our Performing Arts Writer gives you the lowdown on events, exhibitions and festivals to see in the coming weeks.
A different tale on Afghanistan
If hidden treasures and tales of heroism isn’t drawcard enough, then try numbers. 1.5 million people have seen this exhibition.
‘Mozart effect’ muffled in new study
Harvard researcher argues that despite belief to the contrary, studying music doesn’t improve cognitive ability.
Designers become social activists
The increasingly recognised practice of critical design takes design out of the commercial sphere and makes it a political act.
Register now: visual arts conferences in 2014
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Beijing Silvermine: revealing the new China
The growth of China's consumer culture is on display through a collection of abandoned negatives reclaimed by Thomas Sauvin.
A primitive revival at Heide
Everything old is new again goes the adage. This exhibition presents a new take on primitivism in our 21st century.
An agenda for the arts
In a world of limited resources how do we choose what art is valuable and worthy of investment. Two philosophers…
Ten FREE events at Sydney Festival
You don’t need to miss out on Sydney Festival if the pennies are short after Christmas. Here are ten free…