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'Threshold' (2025) by Angel is part of the exhibition 'A Narrow Strip Along a Steep Edge' and is described by this reviewer as an artwork 'which put a physical form to fear'.
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Exhibition review: A Narrow Strip Along a Steep Edge, Fort Lytton, Brisbane

An artistic activation of a Victorian-era fort in Brisbane could signal a passing of the (avant) guard.

A intricate and detailed drawing of the trunk of a gum tree with blue, green, purple and red tones.
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Opportunities and awards

Professional development for music producers, plus winners of 2025 Australian Book Industry Awards, art prize finalists and more!

Vessel Contemporary: the interior view of a large empty industrial warehouse space with a young adult female and male person pictured standing together at the centre of the space.
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New arts space launches with 75-25 business model for slow burn success

As traditional arts funding models strain under cost pressures, a new kid on the block looks to chart a new…

three people working and chatting in a ceramic studio. North Queensland Potters
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The pros and cons of a self-directed craft education

If you can't go to art school, you may be able to carve out a career via a self-directed studio…

A detailed crop from a painting depicting a woman floating in a dark space with her arms outstretched and objects surrounding her.
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Archibald four-time finalist broke down in tears at winner announcement

“You work your whole career imagining this might happen one day,” says Julie Fragar, winner of the Archibald Prize 2025.

A figure holding a magnifying glass up to her eye, wearing pink eyeshadow and cat eyeliner. She is against a red background. Arts news.
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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Aboriginal artist with abstract painting in red colours. NATSIAA
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Telstra NATSIAA 2025 has announced 71 finalists

Connecting to country and celebrating culture with another round of the prestigious awards.

A close-up photo of an electric guitar played by a person wearing a white T-shirt.
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Peak bodies welcome re-elected Albanese Government and call for greater commitment to live music and visual arts sectors

NAVA and 20 contemporary music organisations have welcomed Labor’s re-election and are collectively calling for stronger focus by the new…

Opinions & Analysis

The cultural value of craft: how craft communities strengthen regional identity

Practising a craft is about so much more than providing an income stream; it's about resilience, connection, regional identity and…

Woman in white dress crouching on floor in shadow, black and white.
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Introspective and spiritual, Buxton Contemporary's new exhibition, The Veil

Runs from 27 June to 1 November 2025.

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