First Nations

The value of First Nations Culture – on stage and every day
As part of Brisbane Festival, Associate Professor Sandra Phillips looks at Culture through the lens of the Closing the Gap…

New galleries forefront First Nations artists for opening commissions
There has been a rise in public art commissions that place First Nations artists forefront of new gallery builds, extending…

Indigenous-led digital platform changing in-class learning ahead of national curriculum
How a small Indigenous community in the Pilbara is changing the way our kids learn, and is set to shape…

On leadership in the Top End with Louise Partos
‘I have done my bit. Now it needs someone to come in and grow it.’ Louise Partos transitions from 14-years…

Indigenous Arts Criticism: Breaking the silence
A recent panel speaks of soft language choices, fear, mob-led shifts in modalities and the need for greater mentorship opportunities…

Festival review: Pop Up North Queensland (PUNQ 2021), Townsville and surrounding regional towns
The festival's third iteration is the most ambitious yet in this sprawling and collaborative venture across the region.

My heart has been opened, says NATSIAA winner Timo Hogan
Starting to paint in his 40s, NATSIAA winner Timo Hogan is describes as a confident artist with talent that exceeds…

Supporting Indigenous Filmmaking with Australia's audio-visual heritage
The Morrison Government's new grant will allow the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) to commission an Indigenous…

Digital or physical? Latest art fair updates
As lockdowns continue to wreck havoc across the country, ArtsHub takes a look at Melbourne's SPRING1883, Sydney Contemporary, Darwin Aboriginal…

Exhibition Review: Fiona Foley, Veiled Paradise, QUT Art Musuem
Foley's 30-year survey weaves land, lust and desire through her far-ranging collection.