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A digital render of a large bronze sculpture of a woman emerging out of the water, only showing the top half of her body, in a public space next to a building.
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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.

An artistic photo portrait of a young girl with long red hair feeding a long-haired dog next to her from a little orange mug. They are seated at a table with indigo blue table cloth and a yellow flower arrangement to the right.
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Opportunities and awards

Fisher’s Ghost Art Award open for entries, city council funding available, plus winner of the Fogarty Literary Award in WA…

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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…

Phot of a dog with tan fur wearing glasses and putting its head on a magazine with dog pictures.
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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,…

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Exhibition review: In the air, The Substation

A group exhibition that canvases critical perspectives on energy and power production, and human impact.

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Exhibition review: Cerith Wyn Evans .... in light of the visible, Museum of Contemporary Art

A large-scale immersive light and sound exhibition.

A photo of a mini golf installation featuring a large blue wave. A person is standing in front of it, putter in hand. An airplane installation with a flag “Waves of Fortune’ is hovering just above the wave.
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Exhibition review: Swingers, RISING, Flinders Street Station

Should you be allowed to play sport in an exhibition? ‘Swingers’ says “Yes”.

A drawing of three women standing near another woman, who is lying in bed. They are all laughing.
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An art prize that encourages conversations about life and death

Not just an art competition – a movement towards a more compassionate Australia.

A collection of apothocary jarred herbs and tinctures, an example of cottagecore.
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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…

Murujuga rock art: a landscape photograph of ochre red earth rocks, one of which has a line drawing/ engraving of an emu on it.
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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…

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