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There’s nothing stale or predictable about NGV’s look at French Impressionism
With 79 French Impressionist works never before seen in Australia, NGV’s next exhibition finds connections with our own contemporary embrace…
As good as a lockdown - Delta's impact on the arts for Sydney
While Sydney has dodged a full lockdown this week, heightened restrictions have impacted heavily on the arts and culture sector.
Experts say our galleries and museums need to become greener
From our boards down to visitor services, museums and galleries have a holistic responsibility to become more sustainable entities –…
Exit interview: Rachael Coghlan, CEO Craft ACT
In five years, Rachael Coghlan has turned Craft ACT around from drained coffers to secure organisational funding, and created a…
Five facts about getting the Met Masterpieces exhibition to Brisbane
Was it a coup? How did these paintings travel during COVID? What was the bill? We dive into the details…
Exhibition Review: Richard Bell: You can go now, MCA
Agitator, irreverent, loud – are some of the words used to describe First Nations artist Richard Bell, who has pushed…
Powerhouse Ultimo is here to stay as design museum with $480M investment
Biggest investment in the arts since the Sydney Opera House, NSW Government commits $500 million to Powerhouse Ultimo, on top…
How the arts sector fared in this year's Queens Honours List
Dancer David McAllister among only five awarded this year's highest honour, with a list generally that has shifted its focus,…
How portraiture has changed (or not) in 100 years
On the occasion of the Archibald Prize turning 100, we look at what that history means to contemporary making, drawing…
Balancing your exhibition and production work
Four new exhibitions at Craft ACT look at the value of making in a climate of shrinking gallery opportunities and…