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Image of screens in gallery projecting AI generated artist collaborated artwork. AI MCA
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Art and AI: 5 artworks leading the conversation this summer

We take a look at Data Dreams, MCA Australia’s summer exhibition about art and AI.

The Colleano family, subject of the film, The Colleano Heart. Image: The Colleano Heart.
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The Colleano Heart review: a remarkable Aboriginal success story 

Shapeshifting for decades to avoid detection as Aboriginal, The Colleano Heart follows a remarkable family of circus performers who won…

Boorloo Contemporary at East Perth Power Station (seen here in 2025) returns for Perth Festival 2026. An industrial-looking building lit up by brightly coloured projects, and photographed from the air at night; a large crowd is gathered in the building's expansive courtyard.
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Perth Festival 2026 makes the most of its city’s cultural infrastructure shortage

Artistic Director Anna Reece reveals how her second Perth Festival takes over the city’s public and private spaces.

elderly man dressed in dark colors looking serious with one eye patch. Salman Rushdie
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Salman Rushdie to speak in Melbourne and Sydney in 2026

Salman Rushdie will deliver a one-night-only address in Melbourne and Sydney in 2026.

Tapestry detail of figures ghostly figures in golden background Arthur Boyd NGA 2026.
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National Gallery of Australia leads with 2026 program release, but doesn’t raise the pulse

Rosalie Gascoigne survey, Arthur Boyd tapestries, car culture and Aboriginal-led major exhibitions define 2026 for the National Gallery.

Gallery installation with dryers and recycled slippers in basement environment. Mike Hewson.
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Mike Hewson’s The Key’s Under the Mat review: arty playground is joyous and chaotic

Mike Hewson shatters taboos and transforms the Art Gallery of NSW’s Tank space into a light-filled, living playground.

Art installation by Hany Armanious with mirror sculpture and man and woman facing each other reflected.
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Long overdue solo exhibition of Hany Armanious’ work builds on UK connection

Buxton Contemporary exhibits artist Hany Armanious in November, celebrating the act of looking.

Painting of a man looking at a sculpture of himself - Giorgio de Chirico. Monet to Matisse exhibition
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Synergy between Ohio and Adelaide as ‘Monet to Matisse’ blockbuster heads south

Next year's Monet to Matisse Winter Art Series for the Art Gallery of South Australia aims to defy tradition. ArtsHub…

Girl with hair pulled back and dark skin looking at gold sculpture in her likeness.
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Major Thomas J Price and Lee Ufan sculptures unveiled at Sydney galleries

What do two new sculptures outside the MCA and AGNSW say about institutional priorities and philanthropy today?

Gallery view of an expansive video of ocean and coastline across three walls. Lisa Reihana
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Lisa Reihana review: Ngununggula’s first international exhibition

A regional gallery has given Lisa Reihana her second survey exhibition – when New Zealand is still yet to do…

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