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Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: thriving regional arts, a thriving regional micro-arts business, ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’…
Visiting Creatives Program brings Jeff Koons and Jeffrey Gibson to town
The US artists will be in Canberra this year to present public talks and help bring recognition to Australian art.
Hand-cut papers map out intricate Japanese-Australian histories in Townsville
Artist Elysha Rei hopes to create an emotional reaction to a lesser known history of Japanese migrant workers.
Art Basel sets its eyes on the Middle East with new fair in 2026
As established markets decline, Art Basel seeks new wealth – and new talent.
Pay Attention! – and maybe learn a thing or two
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair returns with an empowering message and new cultural experiences in tropical Queensland.
Opportunities and awards
New jewellery prize and songwriter awards, plus winners of humour writing, and more!
Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: famous opening lines, Venice Biennale curator's death, a 75-25 arts space…
High hopes for Aboriginal art in major New York auction
Sotheby’s is once again working with Tim Klingender Fine Art in what they hope will be another record-breaking auction featuring…
Exhibition review: 100 Lights, Melbourne Design Week, Meat Market Stables
Enter a world (well three galleries-worth) of illumination in this dedicated exhibition of light.
What’s in the City of Melbourne’s draft Budget 2025-26 for the arts?
Firelight Festival and Now or Never will both return this year, plus investments in Melbourne Fashion Week and Melbourne International…