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First institution survey for Kaylene Whiskey announced
The National Portrait Gallery announces major summer exhibition of empowered APY Lands artist Kaylene Whiskey.

Vale Kevin Connor: a painter, award-winning drawer and teacher
Two-time Archibald and Sulman winner, expressionist painter Kevin Connor has died at 92.

Comme des Garçons fashion blockbuster to premiere in Melbourne
Rethinking fashion in revolutionary ways, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons are the spotlight for NGV International…

Exhibition review: Wonderstruck, QAGOMA
A curated blockbuster from the basement that places interactivity central.

Regional galleries 'not sexy enough' for funding
Disproportionate funding discriminates against regional access to the arts in NSW.

Major gifts for NSW galleries before EOFY by Mordant and Medich families
Newcastle Art Gallery and Powerhouse are the winners of program-altering major gifts by the Mordant and Medich families.

The problem behind sensational damage in galleries
From the Van Gogh-inspired Swarovski chair to closures at the Louvre – damage and security staff shortages present a new…

Belly punch to craft sector lacks respect: ADC in potential freefall
The CEO of the 61-year-old craft peak body speaks out about being stripped of federal and state operational funding.

Festival review: OpenField, Berry
A regional festival that trades on being genuine.

The pros and cons of a self-directed craft education
If you can't go to art school, you may be able to carve out a career via a self-directed studio…