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Major new museum show unshackles convict stories from myth
The exhibition spotlights freedom fighters among Australia’s early convicts to reframe well-worn narratives around their fates as dispossessed victims. Instead,…
Role of the add-on exhibition
Within today’s museum environment some exhibitions are not entirely ‘PC’ (politically correct). We look at the role of the ‘add-on’…
Australians fighting for the Parthenon Marbles’ return
A major campaign in Australia has been active since the 1980s in building a movement around the return of the…
Do you know the first female professional artists in Western history?
Lavinia Fontana, Sofonisba Aguissola and Artemisia Gentileschi sustained rewarding artistic practices with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Must-see museum blockbusters in 2024
As Australians continue their love affair with all things ancient Egyptian, some of our museums are also embracing VR to…
Just a buzz word? What sustainable fashion means today
Looking at sustainable fashion through transparency, innovative design and ethical practices, plus what we can all do to dress more…
Australia’s museums already collecting the history of Voice referendum
Museums are working in real time to document the Voice Referendum and create historical collections for the future, says Kylie…
Postcard from Hong Kong
Your cultural guide to Hong Kong with art hubs that offer respite from the busy city filled with creativity from…
Zoe Graham is the new Director of the Museum of Brisbane
After just a few months in the job, Graham reflects on her previous roles, and the skills and vision she…
‘Mum has been my rock’ says Rubaba Haider, winner of the $10,000 Australian Muslim Artists prize
The prize hosted by the Islamic Museum of Australia spotlights the diversity and significance of contemporary Muslim artists.
