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black and white drawing of a man with a beard and glasses. Kevin Connor
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Vale Kevin Connor: a painter, award-winning drawer and teacher

Two-time Archibald and Sulman winner, expressionist painter Kevin Connor has died at 92.

Large crowd in gallery looking at artworks. Damage
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The problem behind sensational damage in galleries

From the Van Gogh-inspired Swarovski chair to closures at the Louvre – damage and security staff shortages present a new…

A moody and dramatic image by photographer Caterina Pacialeo of a firepit on a beach at dusk. Flames dance towards the cloudy horizon. Sydney Contemporary 2025 expands with the addition of the inaugural Photo Sydney.
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Sydney Contemporary announces largest fair to date including inaugural Photo Sydney

The ninth edition of Sydney Contemporary at Carriageworks features 114 exhibitors and more than 500 artists – and this year…

View of gallery exhibition with large ceramic sculpture in glass case. Wynne Prize.
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2025 Archibald finalists announced: conversation with curator Beatrice Gralton

This is the curator's first time delivering the finalist exhibition for three of Australia's most prestigious and best loved prizes.

A triptych displaying Japanese women in kimono.
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New kimono exhibition unfurls at NGV International

The iconic Japanese garment will be on display in historical and contemporary guises.

Bald man in black jumper sitting in red chair in artist studio. Allan Mitelman.
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Vale Allan Mitelman – a bold and prolific printmaker  

A humble gentleman with a deep legacy, Allan Mitelman's loss has saddened the visual arts sector.

Artist Jason Wing pictured sitting in front of art works.
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Canberra opens Our Story, a new exhibition exploring Aboriginal-Chinese heritage in Australia

Telling the untold story of Aboriginal-Chinese Australia.

Two gallery assistants dressed in black hanging masterpiece painting in fold frame. Edvard Munch.
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Masterpiece by Edvard Munch gifted to the National Gallery of Australia

The National Gallery of Australia is screaming for joy over a new Munch acquisition... no, it's not that one.

Van Gogh's The Starry Night displayed across the walls and floors of the LUME.
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THE LUME headed for permanent closure in June

After five years and a series of innovative immersive exhibitions, THE LUME is closing the doors of its Melbourne venue.

A still life painting of roses.
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Over 150 works from the NGV to be showcased in substantial new exhibition: Floribunda (2025)

Showcasing one of the NGV's largest loans, 'Floribunda' will bring a whole new world of flowers to Narre Warren.

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