Visual Arts
The day the music died
Why does the death of an artist hit us so hard, and why do we need to publicise our grief?
Twenty-three Australian artists make Sydney Biennale cut
Juliana Engberg's artist list announced this week, lives up to growing expectations for her 19th Biennale of Sydney.
Sir Anthony Caro dies aged 89
British sculptor Antony Caro influenced a generation of sculptors internationally. He will be remembered well.
Five emerging artists pitch career dreams to a live audience
The British Council has announced the five winners of the 2013 Realise Your Dream Awards.
Arts make earth move for quake recovery
Many survivors of the Christchurch earthquakes say they appreciate the city’s culture more than before the shocks.
Artist photographs own mother having sex
Leigh Ledare, a photographer who has drawn as much controversy as acclaim, has been picked up by a prestigious New…
Gallery removes images after artist jailed for sex offences
Graham Ovenden to spend 27 months in jail after London’s Court of Appeals deemed his sentence too lenient.
Photographers' gallery no dark room
AUDIO: When every woman and her iphone can upload to online photo galleries, is there still a place for a…
The art of mental health
Some believe that suicide has reached cultural epidemic proportions. Art can help the healing process.
Literature improves emotional intelligence
A new study reveals that fans of literary fiction could be better at deciphering how others are feeling.