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There’s no longer tolerance for Aboriginal amnesia
Australia’s oldest Aboriginal massacre and a fire that destroyed Aboriginal artefacts are the subject of two timely exhibitions

Galleries that defied the wrecking ball
The wrecking balls of development were poised to alter the face of Brisbane for EXPO88, threatening a vibrant artistic culture.

Six artists over 80 with current exhibitions
Who said age was debilitating? These six artists prove that creativity is ageless

I think you’re freaky but I like it a lot
Roger Ballen proves that creativity can be inspired by the most diverse background … and go viral on YouTube.

Jan Senbergs: observation – imagination
This long overdue survey shows that being individual and committed in one's vision pays off.

Moving beyond future colonialism
Mikhael Subotzky’s new film at SCAF stitches together South Africa, Australia and England in an epic tale of past, present…

Australian galleries rank well in international visitor report
An annual global report on attendance at art galleries and museums shows that Australia leads the world with contemporary shows,…

Turning your digital data into dollars
Move over crowdfunding. Emma Dunch tells us how to utilise our digital engagement to drive fundraising.

Dealer Denis Savill to close up shop
Sotheby’s Australia will auction the Private and Public Collection of Denis Savill with his retirement this year.

Curators are important visionaries
An exhibition tracing the career of William Wright shows the value in being a curious disbeliever.