Visual Arts

You and Me and the Space Between
The Tasmanian premiere of this new work by Terrapin Puppet Theatre is well-honed following road-testing on the mainland.

How festivals help an ancient species understand a modern world
Festival audiences become part of a collective experience giving individuals a sense of community all humans need.

Intimate activism honours artists at work
Rohan Thomson's photographic project 'The Makers' is dedicated to recognising the labour and humanity of visual artists.

New prize honours literature with sculpture
The Melbourne Prize has introduced a new category to honour the City of Literature.

The Sell: Australian Advertising 1790s to 1990s
Reflecting the progression in Australian advertising from humble newspapers to the rise of ad-assisted social activism.

Jazz Greats Weekend at Monash
James Morrison and the James Mustafa Jazz Orchestra featured at MAPA – Jazz Greats Weekend at Monash.

Advice from artists who run businesses
Sustaining a creative practice while running a business is a tough juggle as an artist. We talk with those doing…

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.

Australia's start-up capital offers creative opportunities
Creatives stand to benefit from investment in technology start-ups as a Silicon Valley accelerator sets up in Melbourne.

First look at Tracey Moffatt’s Venice work
Ambiguously located images tell a story of Indigenous dispossession, landing a velvet punch on global audiences for the Venice Biennale.