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Exhibition review: Isaac Julien, Once Again... (Statues Never Die), MCA
A spectacular exhibition asks the big questions about how museums collect, and show, artworks with Black histories.

Machu Picchu and Incan treasures come to Sydney
From priceless Peruvian gold treasures to a fly-through virtual experience of Machu Picchu, this summer blockbuster promises to be a…

Stunning salon of bark paintings sets new standard at NGV
Picking up on the immersive trend, the NGV has hung 160 bark paintings to trigger a fresh connection with viewers.

Exhibition review: Primavera 2024: Young Australian Artists, MCA
Now in its 33rd year, this year’s Primavera manages to deliver a dynamic exhibition via its fresh crop of artists.

15-minute mental health hack at work
Actor Brian Cox says, F**ck the Fruit: just move for your mind. ArtsHub looks at new research.

Exhibition review: Lesley Dumbrell: Thrum, five decades of practice at AGNSW
'Thrum' perfectly describes the consistent vibration and pure pleasure at the heart of Dumbrell's practice for five decades.

Revolving doors: galleries close and others expand
ArtsHub looks at recent independent gallery closures, balanced with news of expansions and new venues that have opened.

Exhibition review: Angelica Mesiti: The Rites of When, AGNSW
Angelica Mesiti delivers a complex and immersive video work, but it is overshadowed by the architecture of the Tank gallery.

Q&A: British designer Hassan Hajjaj talks about fusing art, fashion and identity
Maximalist designer Hassan Hajjaj sits down with design studio creative Jane Duru to talk about the exciting blurred boundaries shaping…

How I got my break as a curator
The curatorial profession is specialised and competitive. Six curators tell us how they got their career break.