Visual Arts
Meet the Australian artist whose work was called ‘an affront to masculinity’
Vivienne Binns' work is a bold and confident rebuttal to the male gaze and male entitlement, writes Julie Shiels.
What I learnt over my 15 years as a gallerist
Moving to Australia with no network of artists or collectors, Dominik Mersch says that sharing stories has been the key…
25 new galleries and theatres opening in 2022
Despite delays and persistent pandemic knock backs, new galleries and theatres opening in 2022 assure sector optimism.
The art exhibitions that will define 2022
2022 is a big year for survey exhibitions, curatoriums, and rethinking identity and impact.
Environmental art with activist bite
As world leaders struggle to put climate change up front, we look at artists whose work shows they are miles…
Young people give most to arts sector – but is it giving back?
The most active contributors to the arts are sometimes the most unseen when it comes to funding and support.
Exhibition review: Bee Stung Lips – Barbara Hanrahan, FUMA, Adelaide
The print maker's short but intensely creative life continues to inspire.
Arts and disability: the impact of representation on a national platform
Cultural institutions like the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW) are working to create more opportunities for artists with disabilities, highlighting…
Celebrating creativity on social media during a pandemic
Amidst ongoing closure announcements, the Art Gallery of NSW used social media to help a community connect through a shared…
How museums could light up and display more of the world’s precious objects for longer
Emrah Baki Ulas explores how new advances in lighting technology can improve museum displays for visitors while also addressing preservation.