Museums

New galleries forefront First Nations artists for opening commissions
There has been a rise in public art commissions that place First Nations artists forefront of new gallery builds, extending…

Exhibition review: Pragma: Perils and Passions, Lost Eden Creative, WA
A showcase of love in all its permutations.

The real story of COVID's impact on QLD regional galleries
Museums & Galleries Queensland Rebekah Butler reveals some hidden tolls of the pandemic in her state.

Are arts workers at risk in compulsory vax policies?
ArtsHub speaks with peak arts organisations about the new territory of vaccination policies, including potential legalities, insurance premiums, HR and…

Exhibition review: Love in Bright Landscapes, PICA, WA
A multi-artist showcase of differences and commonalities between two seemingly disparate locations.

Australian undercurrents: Why curators are (still) fixated on water
In case you haven’t noticed, Australia’s visual art scene is experiencing waves. ArtsHub dives into these watery synergies.

On leadership in the Top End with Louise Partos
‘I have done my bit. Now it needs someone to come in and grow it.’ Louise Partos transitions from 14-years…

Why Australia’s national gallery standards need a revamp
A national taskforce is going over the standards that museums and galleries adopt, ensuring best practice in our changing world.…

No vax, no entry for galleries in the future?
As venue vaccination passports become mandatory in New York, will Australian galleries and museums follow in future?

How museums could light up and display more of the world’s precious objects for longer
Emrah Baki Ulas explores how new advances in lighting technology can improve museum displays for visitors while also addressing preservation.