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Six Asian artists stand or sit next to the products of their ceramic practice.
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Blue and white porcelain reimagined by 14 contemporary artists

Expect the unexpected when 14 Asian Australian ceramic artists come together to reinvent the classic blue and white piece of…

Installation view of ‘Anugerah: (Bestowed)’ at HAIR ARI. Photo: Courtesy of HAIR ARI. Three figures with no limbs wrapped with cotton straps with Javanese text, each of them is wearing a clay mask. They are inside a gallery space with dim warm lighting and more Javanese text on the wall.
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Exhibition review: Anugerah: (Bestowed), HAIR ARI

Indonesian-born artist Addin Sugarda considers rituals of connection and cultural longing in her exhibition.

The front facade of REDSEA Gallery in Margaret River, housed inside a century-old building. Photo: Supplied. A black shed-like building taken from the outside. Leading up into the space is a long ramp with shrubs at the front. Inside the space are paintings showing through the gallery windows on both sides.
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A plethora of gallery activities

New galleries, reopenings and pop-ups, plus an Australian gallery to exhibit First Nations art in New York.

A heritage-listed former warehouse that is now an arts centre. The photo shows the sandstone which makes up the building, several windows, and a sign reading 'Salamanca Arts Centre' above the main entrance.
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Salamanca Arts Centre campaigns for Tasmanian Icon status

Home to many artists and arts organisations, Hobart's heritage-listed Salamanca Arts Centre has not received recurrent government funding for over…

Jubilee Hotel, Brisbane Photo: Christopher Frederick Jones
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Future promises while celebrating our architectural heritage    

Brisbane Open House puts design and architecture front and centre for the city.

Sydney Opera House sails illuminated for Vivid Sydney
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Did you know Australia is a global heritage leader?

Over 1200 delegates from the International Council on Monuments and Sites will meet in Sydney, to discuss pressing issues facing…

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Contemporary art in historic sites: why do we love them?

From boutique hotel art fairs to regional festivals, there is a huge appetite for contemporary art in historic venues.

conservator examining Aboriginal artefact
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Significant object heads home to Tasmania after 230 years

After a 230-year absence, a rikawa has returned to Tasmania for an exhibition with deep cultural significance.

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Why opera companies should explain themselves better

Peter Tregear argues more needs to be done to help opera audiences contextualise the art form beyond the vocal spectacular.