Visual Arts
2025 Archibald finalists announced: conversation with curator Beatrice Gralton
This is the curator's first time delivering the finalist exhibition for three of Australia's most prestigious and best loved prizes.
One day to catch 2 exhibitions of Tasmanian design
16 designers are showcasing their works in ‘Tasmanian Makes 25’, but there’s only one day to catch them all.
The fall of drawing and the rise of photography
Applying Sir Isaac Newton’s 17th century Third Art Law, could the rise in photography be at the fall of drawing?…
World Press Photo winner and finalists focus on war and climate change
The annual World Press Photo competition draws tens of thousands of entries from around the world, with this year's winners…
Turning people with no interest in art, into art
Australian sculptor Sam Jinks has made hyperrealistic works of everyday people and calls the project 'a fascinating experiment'.
Flotsam Festival is surfing along the Gold Coast
The annual festival returns in May with a whirlpool of film, photography, and surf.
Exhibition review: Tina Stefanou, You Can't See Speed, ACCA
‘You Can’t See Speed’ is a cinematic roller-coaster by Tina Stefanou, featuring blind motorcyclist Matthew Cassar.
Velvet Underground co-founder, 10-minute dance parties, drones: it’s all in for Illuminate Adelaide
Illuminate Adelaide has announced its 2025 program, including nine world premieres and plenty of winter immersive experiences.
Kusama breaks record to be crowned queen in Australian exhibition history
NGV’s ‘Yayoi Kusama’ breaks exhibition attendance record and opening hours are extended until midnight for final weekend.
Exhibition review: Rowena Hannan, Group Show: Passage, Liza Posar, SOL Gallery
Symbolism and universal themes are explored in SOL’s latest visual buffet.