Art activism
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…
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.
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…
Social justice artists at risk, finds new report
New report calls for greater protection globally of artists on the frontline.
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.
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.
Did the Biennale of Sydney 2022 deliver?
A biennale that breaks the model and questions its viable future.
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…
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…
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…