Visual Arts
Why the art adorning Sydney Opera House for Vivid this year is like no other in its history
This year’s Vivid LIVE centrepiece casts light on political history, which in some parts of the world feels all-too present…
Exhibition review: Lucy O’Doherty: The Drifting Place, China Heights Gallery, Sydney
Lucy O'Doherty's work explores dreamy depictions of interior and exterior spaces.
Venice Biennale 2026 will carry out vision of late curator Koyo Kouoh after her sudden death
Venice Biennale 2026 will not select a new curator, and instead, will honour Koyo Kouoh by realising her theme, ‘In…
Exhibition Review: Freyja Fristad: Between Vessel and Void, PARKER Contemporary
Through her relief prints of vessels, emerging Wiradjuri artist Freyja Fristad breaks expectations and conventions.
Beyond the Fair: painting a bigger picture with DAAF
How can an art fair help bridge divides? We speak to two leaders at Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair to find…
Exhibition review: Masakatsu Sashie and Creature Creature, Outré Gallery
Two highly distinctive artists combine to create an exhibition to savour.
Biennale of Sydney 2026 prompted by forgotten histories
The first 37 artists participating in Biennale of Sydney 2026 represent rich diasporic voices that will explore “the hidden effects…
Experimenta Emergence uses art and technology to imagine future worlds
Experimenta Emergence launches in Noosa with new perspectives on climate, AI and our collective future.
Opportunities and awards
Commission opportunities in Perth and Victoria, plus 2025 NAS Fellows and Griffin Award winners announced.
Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics
We report it – you read it. This week: thriving regional arts, a thriving regional micro-arts business, ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’…