Gina Fairley
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NAVA recommends new charter of artist fees
From solo exhibitions to museum shows and public art commissions, NAVA has drafted a new charter of fees for artists…
Replacing stigma with empathy to battle mental health
This homegrown festival, The Big Anxiety, is leading the world in new practice and conversations about mental health, combining art,…
Craft as political agent
An exhibition that looks at the global trend of fusing craft with activism, Craftivism heads to Canberra’s political heart –…
A new all-woman gallery is just the tip of the iceberg
A new all-female commercial gallery has sparked renewed debate about gender parity.
The burden of responsibility as an activist
Nothing comes easy, especially with disabilities art. Three international leaders talk about the burdens and wins of activism, visibility, failure…
Luke Cornish on censorship, commercialism and street art
In the wake of his recently vandalised Bondi Mural, street artist E.L.K. talks about the pitfalls of activism and the…
Giving art: what it really means for regional galleries
Many regional galleries are built on the back of donated collections. But that catalyst to bricks and mortar is just…
Why we desire to be exhausted by art fairs
Sydney Contemporary art fair is about to open its doors, showcasing over 450 artists and attracting more than just sector…
Leading for change – who’s leading disability arts?
From being disability-led from the top down to making everyone share responsibility to be leaders for change, those doing it…
Arts criticism of disabled artists needs to get smarter
Artists with disability believe it is their right to be reviewed in the same way as abled artists; that the…