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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.
18 Apr 2025 9:00
Gina Fairley
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We take a look at the arts news that pushed to the top of the heap this week.

Poll: 50 women making an impact in the visual arts sector
Recognising 50 Australian women leading the visual arts sector today.

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Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina

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