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7 climate inspired artworks that make you think

With the NGV Triennial soon to close, we take a look at some of the exhibition's inherent messages around climate…

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Exhibition review: Yhonnie Scarce: The Light of Day, Art Gallery of WA

A survey exhibition that reveals obscured histories and difficult truths in quiet, yet spectacular ways.

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A lesson in activism from US photographer Nan Goldin

NGA’s acquisition of Nan Goldin’s iconic suite of 126 photographs ‘The Ballad…’ offers lessons in documenting truth in times of…

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Social justice artists at risk, finds new report

New report calls for greater protection globally of artists on the frontline.

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Q&A: Waanyi artist Gordon Hookey on protest art

ArtsHub speaks with First Nations artist Gordon Hookey about his first survey exhibition, and the legacy of protest art.

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How saving a bookshop can strengthen society

Bookshops strengthen the social fabric, one of many reasons The TS Bookshop must be saved, argues Mary Dalmau.

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Did the Biennale of Sydney 2022 deliver?

A biennale that breaks the model and questions its viable future.

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Again, artists step in when politicians fail: Helping Afghanistan

George Gittoes, Ben Quilty, Luke Cornish (aka e.l.k) – they are artists who have jumped into action to lobby for…

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Q&A Richard Bell: Art and activism 30 years on

On the eve of his survey exhibition at the MCA – opening on Mabo Day – ArtsHub speaks with agitator…

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Luke Cornish on the recent censorship of his work and COVID racism

Three recently censored artworks again raise questions over COVID-fuelled racism, and the flipside, social media bullying and the lack of…

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