Gina Fairley
Gina Fairley's Latest Articles
The Big List: what made an impact in the visual arts in 2018
2018 was big: big blockbusters, big lobbying, big cock-ups and big shifts at the top end for the visual arts.
The National Gallery tells us why the Pre-Raphaelites are so 'now'
Rose-scented beer, a black comedy, boho chic and an exhibition song list are among the ways the NGA has given…
Federal Government commits $63.8 million to National Gallery of Australia
With the primary purpose being to build the nation’s collection, the Federal Government’s announcement today is a win for all…
Big hit exhibitions to see these summer holidays
ArtsHub makes it easy for you to plot your summer art viewing with this state-by-state list of blockbusters and big…
British Council’s ambitious stride forward through inclusivity
A year in as Country Director, ArtsHub speaks with British Council’s Helen Salmon about this year’s wins, and a more…
Review: Noŋgirrŋa Marawili - from my heart and mind, AGNSW
A contemporary take on a very old tradition speak both of legacies and a very energised and personalised future.
Review: Tony Tuckson – the abstract sublime, AGNSW
Having on had two exhibitions in his lifetime, Tuckson's contribution to Australian abstraction is still felt, as was his celebration…
Review: Beyond Reason, QUT Art Museum
Have a shot of caffeine before you head to QUT's new exhibition, Beyond Reason, as it is a high voltage,…
Three individual galleries unite for Sydney-inspired summer blockbuster
Manly, Mosman and S. H. Ervin Galleries present ‘Destination Sydney: Re-imagined’, a multi-venue exhibition telling the story of nine artists…
Are bricks and mortar necessary to building culture?
Australia’s cultural sector is in a building boom. A recent SAMAG panel, however, discussed the realities of mounting a redevelopment,…