Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina

Gina Fairley's Latest Articles

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Features

New global standards tabled for museums collaborating with living artists

The International Committee for Museums tables paper on best practices for museums working with artists – ArtsHub takes a look.

Gallery setting with paintings of various shapes all still lives on soft blue walls. Mirra Whale
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Clarice Beckett and Mirra Whale review: a shared vision across generations

Nearly a century apart, these women artists demonstrate the enduring appeal of the still life at Ngungunggula regional gallery.

Image of a figure dressed as an asian deity in a film still. MUMA 2026
News

MUMA announces 2026 program, reinstating the human spirit in a changing world

Affirming the importance of university art galleries, MUMA announces a timely 2026 program that focuses on spiritualism and ancestral traditions…

detail view of an Aboriginal artist's studio with paint on table and chair and painting behind.
Features

The appeal of Aboriginal art in America

While the world might be shrinking in its engagement with the United States, it seems that America is still deeply…

Man in black suit and glasses in formal portrait in front of painting. Jason Smith
Interviews

Sobering but optimistic – AGSA Director Jason Smith takes stock in the face of change

AGSA Director Jason Smith speaks with ArtsHub about the realities of the role and how he is planning for the…

Image of long red earth road in outback Australia. Artback NT
News

Artback NT: celebrating three decades of artist-led stories

For the past 30 years, Artback NT has been bringing Top End artists to the nation, and the world.

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News

Strong sales see smaller art fairs pushing ahead of larger events

Big is not always better. This year, the Affordable Art Fairs have shown their muscle with a consistent upward trend…

Exhibition gallery view of video work on a floating globe in darkened space. cool exhibitions
News

6 cool exhibitions to make you think this month

From pool culture to reconstructed t-shirts, coral health and AI’s take on individualism, these exhibitions promise to get you thinking…

Glass sculpture of woman with outstretched arts and draped fabric in Art Deco style.
News

One for Art Deco lovers

Exhibition looks at Art Deco’s impact on Australia, across 100 pieces at the David Roche Gallery.

Monica Davidson and the C+B team, who have helped deliver Business Connect. Photo: Kate Williams.
Features

NSW Treasury pulls plug on creative Business Connect mentorship program

Despite outstanding results, a unique New South Wales program supporting creative businesses and freelancers is being wound up. ArtsHub speaks…

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