Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina

Gina Fairley's Latest Articles

Gallery with black painted walls displaying Australian Aboriginal bark paintings. Yirrkala
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Yolŋu power review: the Art Gallery of NSW's landmark look at Yirrkala innovation

Eight decades of Yolŋu art and culture take viewers through an art movement that has garnered world acclaim.

Person wearing orange pants and black T shirt looking at First Nations work on a black wall - a photo of a man with white hair, a black and white t shirt and white paint around his eyes, and four small photos. ‘On Country: Photography from Australia’, Rencontres d'Arles 2025.
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Australian Indigenous artists making an impact abroad

Australian Indigenous artists are being celebrated by international institutions - who are they?

Pacific Island artist conducting a workshop with group. Watercolour Muster
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Global opportunity for watercolour artists, from Cairns to Italy, Spain and beyond  

The Australian Watercolour Muster is calling for artists to join this growing international community, and expand their practice and networks.

art books, a woman reads a book in front of an open fire.
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Curl up with these new art books this winter

15 books that beckon you to stay in … even on a sunny winter’s day.

View of gallery installation with abstract colourful paintings, and blue gallery walls. Tom Polo
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Tom Polo review: in a part of your mind, i am you, Ngununggula Gallery

Tom Polo’s first major institutional solo exhibition is a cracker.

Three people on stage with a blue fish puppet. Creative Futures Fund
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20 organisations named under Creative Australia’s new funding platform, Creative Futures Fund

$7.8 million delivered; so who received funding under the new Creative Futures Fund?

back view of a young male looking at a painting. Arts Vouchers for Kids.
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Access All Areas: Arts Vouchers for Kids rollout – WA government questioned

The WA initiative makes it easier for kids to visit arts organisations, but when will it be delivered?

Carer playing creatively with a newborn at home. Glow
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Glow: creative experiences designed for babies delivered to your doorstep

Touring regionally, Glow brings artistic experiences for babies and carers to their doorstep.

Red cabinet on street filled with free books. Street Libraries.
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Parramatta leads Australia in street libraries

Parramatta tops the nation in global Street Library movement.

group of female Indigenous dancers with one applying face ochre using phone. NAIDOC
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6 things to do this NAIDOC week

6 ways that you can centre and support First Nations artists this NAIDOC Week.

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