Gina Fairley
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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.
First look at Tracey Moffatt’s Venice work
Ambiguously located images tell a story of Indigenous dispossession, landing a velvet punch on global audiences for the Venice Biennale.
Corporate collections doing controversy
Corporate collections are traditionally the bastion of conservatism. Allens Linklaters flips the tables on the corporate brand with edgy commissions.