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

view of an art installation of a traditional chinese gate made from paper. NAS Gallery. Neighbour at the Gate.
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Neighbour at the Gate review: NAS Gallery exhibition

The Neighbour at the Gate exhibition unpacks connections and truth telling between First Nations and Asian Australians.

Man in wetsuit with surfboard on beach with sculpture. SWELL Sculpture Festival
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SWELL Sculpture Festival 2025: the Queensland favourite will shine even brighter this spring

Built on a grassroots ethos to connect through stories, SWELL Sculpture Festival will unveil over 80 artworks that tap zeitgeist…

drawing of a woman at desk with a small child working on computer with easel nearby. Parenting in the arts.
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Parenting in the arts: NAVA sets some workplace rules

NAVA is updating its Code of Practice to include ethical and professional guidelines of inclusive practices for artist parents.

black and white professional portrait of woman with text 'so you want my arts job'. Head of Public Engagement.
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So you want my arts job: Tamsin Cull, Head of Public Engagement, QAGOMA

As Head of Public Engagement, Tamsin Cull is the force behind QAGOMAs Children's Art Centre. She talks about her arts…

Diverse group of people seated and chatting against dark blue background. Conferences. Audience. Arts conference
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Arts conferences and talks in Australia & international: July-December 2025

Discover arts conferences and creatives talks, from the industry-specific topics of the day to zeitgeist topics shaping now.

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.

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