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Exhibition review: World of the Book, State Library Victoria 

State Library Victoria’s paradise for bibliophiles turns 20 in exquisite style.

On the left against the gallery window is some dried grass installation. On the right on the walls are three panels of botanical artwork.
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Exhibition review: Michelle Van Eimeren: Imbue, CBD Gallery 

Delicate artwork that plays at the intersection of nature and memory.

First Nations artist Kaylene Whiskey in her studio with wonder woman.
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First institution survey for Kaylene Whiskey announced

The National Portrait Gallery announces major summer exhibition of empowered APY Lands artist Kaylene Whiskey.

black and white drawing of a man with a beard and glasses. Kevin Connor
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Vale Kevin Connor: a painter, award-winning drawer and teacher

Two-time Archibald and Sulman winner, expressionist painter Kevin Connor has died at 92.

Celebrities wearing catwalk fashions by Vivienne Westwood. Comme des Garçons

Comme des Garçons fashion blockbuster to premiere in Melbourne

Rethinking fashion in revolutionary ways, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons are the spotlight for NGV International…

hyperreal sculpture of woman in bed in gallery setting. QAGOMA
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Exhibition review: Wonderstruck, QAGOMA

A curated blockbuster from the basement that places interactivity central.

Two small children doing art activities. Regional galleries
Opinions & Analysis

Regional galleries 'not sexy enough' for funding

Disproportionate funding discriminates against regional access to the arts in NSW.

Woman in white dress crouching on floor in shadow, black and white.
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Opportunities and awards

Lifetime Achievement nominations for Queensland performing arts professionals, new poetry in translation prize, music fund recipients and more.

Features

Metamorfoza at the 2025 Belfast Photo Festival

A photographic look at the evolving landscapes of Polish ecology and society.

Large crowd in gallery looking at artworks. Damage
Opinions & Analysis

The problem behind sensational damage in galleries

From the Van Gogh-inspired Swarovski chair to closures at the Louvre – damage and security staff shortages present a new…

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