Visual Arts
Sydney’s new landmark sculpture is a First Nations woman rising out of water
A part woman, part whale figure that represents Country will be situated in Sydney’s central district in 2026.
Opportunities and awards
Fisher’s Ghost Art Award open for entries, city council funding available, plus winner of the Fogarty Literary Award in WA…
A public or private sector career in the visual arts – which is the right one for you?
Moving from the public to the private sector in the visual arts is usually a one-way street, so make sure…
Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: the story behind this year’s Vivid centrepiece, a massive 3D tapestry,…
Exhibition review: In the air, The Substation
A group exhibition that canvases critical perspectives on energy and power production, and human impact.
Exhibition review: Cerith Wyn Evans .... in light of the visible, Museum of Contemporary Art
A large-scale immersive light and sound exhibition.
Exhibition review: Swingers, RISING, Flinders Street Station
Should you be allowed to play sport in an exhibition? ‘Swingers’ says “Yes”.
An art prize that encourages conversations about life and death
Not just an art competition – a movement towards a more compassionate Australia.
The rise of 'cores': how Cottagecore, Goblincore and Weirdcore are shaping art in 2025
From mushrooms to liminal spaces, how niche internet aesthetics are shaping the next wave of visual culture through a diverse…
Does a 40-year extension on Burrup gas plant put 50,000-year-old Aboriginal rock art at risk?
The Federal Government's decision to extend the licence of Woodside Energy’s North West Shelf LNG plant has raised great concerns…