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Blockbuster survey of Victorian art and design returns a decade on
Melbourne Now 2023 will showcase new and exciting works by local artists and designers working across Victoria today.

The future of disaster preparedness
A conservator’s advice on being disaster prepared in an ever escalating climate emergency, and our role in preserving cultural heritage.

Socially engaged art practice – a responsibility towards care
What responsibilities to the audience do artists have when presenting complex socially engaged work in a public space?

Art should not be by postcode: report calls for a fair share
Report finds staggering inequality of arts and culture funding, skills shortfall, and infrastructure support for Western Sydney.

Where science and the natural world converge through the arts
A diverse range of art forms are being used to communicate serious scientific and natural world facts in fun and…

As Bjork departs more climate action art stars descend
Epic performances sparked by artists’ commitment to climate action are proving powerful drivers of awareness and environmental hope.

Gallery wall labels: short, long, digital or none at all?
ArtsHub takes a look at the shifting dynamic around gallery didactics: what has changed, and are we doing wall labels…

The art of balding: a brief history of hairless men
From images by the Ancient Egyptians to TV tropes, writer Glen Jankowski takes a look at the 'art' of balding.

Q&A: Introducing Thea Baumann, 4A's new CEO
ArtsHub speaks with 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art's new CEO on digital futures, FinTech, diasporas, punk cyber cities, viralism…

Shepparton Festival’s new direction raises the culture stakes
As one of Australia’s major regional arts festivals, Shepparton Festival is building on its multicultural heritage and demographical changes to…