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$244 million gives Sydney Modern green light
AGNSW’s Sydney Modern finally gets the green light after lobbying the NSW Government for support for over four years.
A current surge of survey exhibitions begs the question why
A new wave of survey exhibitions indicates renewed interest in looking back over artists' careers. Australian curators discuss this trend.
Marvel versus Van Gogh
Battle of the Blockbusters: We take a look at how our blockbuster diet has changed as two diametrically opposed exhibitions…
Want success? Then give up these 20 things
Rather than skilling up, we suggest toning down for success.
Turrell shines a light on Brisbane
A new light commission by American artist James Turrell will transform Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art.
Director of AGNSW in contract hiatus
The Art Gallery of NSW Board has delayed renewal of Director Michael Brand’s five-year contract for its full term.
Synchrotron unmasks Nolan's Ned Kelly
Is the face under Ned Kelly's mask the famous bushranger or the artist who painted it, Sidney Nolan?
Do we need The National?
Its agenda is laudable – to give more space to Australian artists at our majors – but does it fall…
Art titans wield power over Venice Biennale selection
The number crunch on artists representing Australia at the Venice Biennale shows two prominent galleries greatly dominate selection.
When are you too old for your arts jobs?
In the arts, retirement is often not an option.