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An installation of different free standing lights and a few on tan-coloured panels inside a space with high ceiling.
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Exhibition review: 100 Lights, Melbourne Design Week, Meat Market Stables

Enter a world (well three galleries- worth) of illumination in this dedicated exhibition of light.

Koyo Kouoh: a dark skinned middle aged woman sitting in an art gallery with paintings behind her. She is wearing a white dress and has long braided hair. Venice Biennale 2026 curator.
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Art world in shock after sudden death of 2026 Venice Biennale curator

The international art world is mourning the death of curator Koyo Kouoh, who was set to lead the 2026 Venice…

'Threshold' (2025) by Angel is part of the exhibition 'A Narrow Strip Along a Steep Edge' and is described by this reviewer as an artwork 'which put a physical form to fear'.
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Exhibition review: A Narrow Strip Along a Steep Edge, Fort Lytton, Brisbane

An artistic activation of a Victorian-era fort in Brisbane could signal a passing of the (avant) guard.

A intricate and detailed drawing of the trunk of a gum tree with blue, green, purple and red tones.
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Opportunities and awards

Professional development for music producers, plus winners of 2025 Australian Book Industry Awards, art prize finalists and more!

Vessel Contemporary: the interior view of a large empty industrial warehouse space with a young adult female and male person pictured standing together at the centre of the space.
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New arts space launches with 75-25 business model for slow burn success

As traditional arts funding models strain under cost pressures, a new kid on the block looks to chart a new…

three people working and chatting in a ceramic studio. North Queensland Potters
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The pros and cons of a self-directed craft education

If you can't go to art school, you may be able to carve out a career via a self-directed studio…

A detailed crop from a painting depicting a woman floating in a dark space with her arms outstretched and objects surrounding her.
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Archibald four-time finalist broke down in tears at winner announcement

“You work your whole career imagining this might happen one day,” says Julie Fragar, winner of the Archibald Prize 2025.

A figure holding a magnifying glass up to her eye, wearing pink eyeshadow and cat eyeliner. She is against a red background. Arts news.
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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.

Aboriginal artist with abstract painting in red colours. NATSIAA
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Telstra NATSIAA 2025 has announced 71 finalists

Connecting to country and celebrating culture with another round of the prestigious awards.

A close-up photo of an electric guitar played by a person wearing a white T-shirt.
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Peak bodies welcome re-elected Albanese Government and call for greater commitment to live music and visual arts sectors

NAVA and 20 contemporary music organisations have welcomed Labor’s re-election and are collectively calling for stronger focus by the new…

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