Visual Arts
Sydney Contemporary 2026: standout booths, artists in demand and the energy on the ground
Did Sydney Contemporary’s 10th anniversary edition feel different, and what were the standout booths at Australasia’s largest art fair?
Australia’s second-oldest museum faces job cuts amid Liberal budget squeeze
The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery is caught in a job cut dispute, as the state government denies union claims.
Khaled Sabsabi's Between Suns reveals the depths of the artist's spiritual practice
Curated by Mikala Tai, this survey exhibition is a moving exploration of the artist’s connections with Sufism, community and family…
Powerhouse Parramatta: what we know so far about the misconduct allegations and the museum’s future
Powerhouse Parramatta is weeks from opening, but its CEO has abruptly stepped aside amid an ongoing investigation. Here’s what we…
Watch Melbourne transform over 55 years of Andrew Chapman's photographs
Andrew Chapman’s remarkable work is celebrated in a beautiful career retrospective at City Gallery in Melbourne.
Lisa Havilah ‘stood aside’ as Powerhouse Parramatta CEO
Only months ahead of the Western Sydney museum’s 7 November opening, the NSW Arts Minister has announced the Powerhouse Parramatta…
Melbourne’s ACMI to host Lifelike exhibit charting the history of puppets on screen
ACMI's Lifelike will feature props and materials from Pinocchio, Anomalisa, Jurassic Park, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Agro's Cartoon Connection, and…
News of Blue poles’ tour revives public divide over arts’ value
The announcement that one of Australia’s most valuable artworks will travel to WA has stoked a familiar public conversation.
How can artists make the most of the rise in affordable art fairs?
Australia is one of the Affordable Art Fair's fastest growing markets. While there are opportunities for artists, the big investment…
The NATSIAAs are breaking down the polarising divide between city and remote artists
The NATSIAAs are more than an art award. They're also an evolving model of what expanded cultural exchange can look…