Visual Arts
Vale Charles Blackman – Australia says goodbye to an Antipodean legend
A portrait of him won the Archibald Prize in 1966, a Melbourne hotel was named after him, and he even…
Sex sells, but does it sound good?
Is the increased focus on performers' sex appeal a tacit acknowledgement that classical music can no longer connect with society…
Craft: it's good for your health
Craft practices are being looked to as something of an antidote to the stresses and pressures of modern living.
Code, print and bang! How code is impacting design
From 3D printed guns to fashion accessories and kids playing blocks, HELLO WORLD is an exhibition that looks at the…
New York arts exec to head up Create NSW as CEO
Elizabeth W. Scott has been named Executive Director, Create NSW, heading up the State’s peak arts and screen organisation.
Rhana Devenport appointed as new Director Art Gallery of SA
Devenport brings international perspective to Adelaide, and is the first female director in the gallery's history.
On this Nelson Mandela Day, Melbourne Museum announces landmark show
In a world premiere, the exhibition ‘Mandela My Life’ will bring Mandela's rich legacy to life through rare objects and…
Why John Mawurndjul’s barks are so contemporary
A major survey exhibition tracks a 40 year career, and looks at how an artist has changed the perception of…
Review: Daniel Buren: Like Child’s Play, Carriageworks
Daniel Buren uses steroid-sized children's building blocks to speak about our relationship with the world.
Review: ENOUGH خلص KHALAS, UNSW Galleries
This exhibition communicates a sense of otherness that is very ugly and brutal, but sadly the experience of many Australian…