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Venice Biennale 2026 will carry out vision of late curator Koyo Kouoh after her sudden death
Venice Biennale 2026 will not select a new curator, and instead, will honour Koyo Kouoh by realising her theme, ‘In…
Event review: DroneArt Show, Caulfield Racecourse
Over-hyped drone show delivered barely-there spectacle.
Beyond the Fair: painting a bigger picture with DAAF
How can an art fair help bridge divides? We speak to two leaders at Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair to find…
Biennale of Sydney 2026 prompted by forgotten histories
The first 37 artists participating in Biennale of Sydney 2026 represent rich diasporic voices that will explore “the hidden effects…
Opportunities and awards
Commission opportunities in Perth and Victoria, plus 2025 NAS Fellows and Griffin Award winners announced.
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.