Visual Arts

James Turrell: A Retrospective
This is not just an unlightened look into Turrell’s career, but a brave choice by the NGA to push audiences…

Talking money quickly as the hammer falls
Last week two major auctions for Australian art were held. We bring you a snapshot of the big winners.

Design thinking for social media
Design thinking applies creativity not just to your program but also to the way you do business, especially in online…

Art in the pink: feminism and colour
In nature, it's the males who have the colourful feathers. In fashion, it's the females. What about in art?

Top 10 shows tackling photography Head On
Everyone takes photos so what makes the professionals special? We explore the work pushing boundaries in this year's Head On…

How to capture differently-abled audiences
Artists and companies looking to grow their audiences would do well to look towards people with a disability, who are…

Australia’s Venice pavilion: from ‘the dunny’ to ‘the black box’
Australia $7.5 million has opened in Venice to general acclaim and the occasional jeer.

Cheap tickets offer lasting value
Discounted tickets for students and young people are an industry norm – but where’s the proof they really help grow…

How to sell your story
Humans are programmed to care about stories so making the most of yours will help market your work.

Making your own artist residency
Artists residences are hard to get and come with tedious selection criteria. But you can sometimes find funding to create…