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Van Gogh comes to Melbourne
The troubled Post-impressionist painter’s artworks exploring the four seasons are being exhibited for the NGV’s Winter Masterpieces.

OperaQ’s new artistic director will woo new artists and audiences
'If you're not developing the form in new and different ways, then I think you’re failing as an arts organisation,'…

NGV welcomes $28.7M boost
Rising attendance has been the determining factor in a financial boost for the National Gallery of Victoria.

Nolan's centenary reminds us what Australian values look like
We speak with the curators of Australia’s leading art museums about which Sidney Nolan paintings are most loved, and why.

Melbourne contemporary art icon to move
After more than three decades, Gertrude Contemporary is set to leave its iconic Fitzroy location.

Activists call for ban on ‘bloody sacrificial ritual’ at Dark MOFO
Dark MOFO is facing controversy with a ritualistic performance by Hermann Nitsch but confronting blood is precisely the point.

On the move: latest appointments and resignations
Opera Australia's new CEO announced and next TarraWarra Museum of Art Biennial curator appointed.

First look at new museum design
The Shepparton Art Museum has approved a contemporary design by one of Australia's best known architecture firms.

When the ground turned to glass
VIDEO: Indigenous glass artist Yhonnie Scarce has seen her country literally turned to glass by nuclear testing.

Arts professions excluded from skilled visa list
Arts organisations will face limitations on the use of international talent under changes to visa laws.