Gina Fairley
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Designers fighting losing battle against rip-offs
Rip-offs are on the rise and few designers are able to defend themselves under current laws.
The other side - why the Powerhouse should move West
The City of Parramatta has released a Cultural Plan, of which the Powerhouse Museum is central, and is calling for…
Do we need The National?
Its agenda is laudable – to give more space to Australian artists at our majors – but does it fall…
Vale: a tribute to three important artists we have lost
The Australian art world farewelled three important artists recently – abstractionist Robert Rooney, painter Eric Smith and Indigenous legend, Hector…
Giving in to secret loves
Many people nurture a secret passion to create but hesitate to consummate the desire.
A phoenix rises and another bird spreads its wings
A new organisation comes out of the ashes of Adelaide’s two contemporary art spaces CACSA and AEAF while a Sydney…
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - Carmen
Sassy sexy Carmen brightens up these damp Autumn nights, vocally spectacular and with dance numbers to rival a golden Hollywood.
Career Spotlight: Parliament House Collection Manager
Helping Parliamentarians select art work for their offices, and coping with over a million visitors a year, is all part…
Advice from artists who run businesses
Sustaining a creative practice while running a business is a tough juggle as an artist. We talk with those doing…
Art titans wield power over Venice Biennale selection
The number crunch on artists representing Australia at the Venice Biennale shows two prominent galleries greatly dominate selection.