Visual Arts
Arts Funding: Why It's Unwise to Cut Off Your Arm
Principles of arms-length funding are being sacrificed to a 'trickle down' approach the Federal Government would not countenance in other…
A budget without a policy is directionless
Two entirely separate funding entities disbursing the same combined pot cannot be adding to ‘efficiencies’ so what is the Government…
Permanent open house makes private collection public
Charles and Leah Justin's new house won't just be a private home but also a museum where visitors can see…
The secrets to surviving the commercial gallery sector
While real estate has soared, top end prices for art works have remained relatively consistent so how has Gould survived…
Australia's biggest year at Venice
There are more Australians showing at the Venice Biennale than ever before and it is not only the new pavilion…
Shermans show AGNSW how to Go East
The Gene and Brian Sherman Contemporary Asian Collection is unveiled across two venues, with the surprise announcement of two major…
WA budget a sombre affair for the arts
Funding for regional development and a new museum are the only bright spots in the Barnett government’s 2015-16 budget.
Budget 2015: What the AusCo cuts mean for you
The principles of independent arts funding are under threat as the Budget foreshadows the greatest shake up since the Australia…
The reality of residency
Residencies are the stuff of dreams but when you actually get there the practicalities of a different environment cut in.
Riding the auction highs - but are they real?
Deutscher and Hackett's Melbourne auction wraps up the autumn season with more realistic results, in comparison to record highs this…