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Shiva to head home in cloud of scandal
Following a formal request from India, the NGA has bowed to mounting pressure and removed the Shiva at the centre…

Kids are good programming
AGNSW and QAGOMA both turned their attention this week to kids programming with the announcement of major sponsored projects.

Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: Madama Butterfly
Handa’s Madama Butterfly opens with the bravado of a rising sun and cocktail flair in a spirited update of Puccini’s…

Who are the Chicago Imagists, and why are they in Sydney?
Roger Brown was a pivotal character in the Chicago scene, an artist whose influence has made its way to the…

Western Australia mourns Brian McKay AM
PICA founder and celebrated WA modernist dies peacefully at home.

30-year future: ACCA celebrates with talks
Rather than looking back, ACCA looks forward on the occasion of its 30th anniversary.

NGA director Ron Radford retires
After nearly a decade, National Gallery of Australia director Ron Radford announced his retirement.

NGA's Shiva faces the cameras
The National Gallery's farewell to Ron Radford will be overshadowed by a television investigation of his least glorious hour.

Can performance art be collected?
In recent years we have seen a revival of performance art but its ephemeral nature can create collection issues.

Rome residency awarded to NAS graduate
The National Art School has announced the recipient of British School Rome Residency.