Gina Fairley
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The power of Angelica Mesiti's non-oral communication
A sign-language choir, acapella clapping and a choreographic notation using hands, speak louder than words.

Textile art reinvented
Textile art is back bolder and more conceptually-driven than ever before, challenging definitions of material and practice.

Has the ANZAC centenary driven arts funding off course?
ANZAC cultural programming has fed millions into arts funding while creative proposals on other subjects are unable to secure government…

Money Talk: new commissions, art fairs and auctions
Commissions, art fairs and auctions are shifting the Australian visual arts landscape.

How is a work of art valued?
How do valuers arrive as prices for artworks? We demystify the process with an expert.

Sculpture as empire
Family owned World Heritage site turns to sculpture as way of creating memories.

Ronnie Tjampitjinpa: does the double whammy work?
A commercial gallery and art museum work side-by-side to magnify the salute to Indigenous painter Ronnie Tjampitjinpa.

MCA lights the way from London to Sydney
What sets Light Show apart from the barrage of exhibitions flooding our galleries, seemingly a savvy idea for the year…

Beyond Success: can a gallery keep growing?
Nick Mitzevich has quadrupled philanthropy and increased attendances by 30% at the Art Gallery of South Australia so what's left…

How do art auctions work?
Forget elitism - we bring you a glossary that demystifies the art auction, opening a door on a whole other…