The initial inspiration for the exhibition was the desire to create discord with the material properties of the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre, where this touring show was first presented.
Yes yes yes yes at the Art Gallery of New South Wales is a timely injection of positivity via the decade of change.
If showing in an international biennale is a dream job for most young artists, then Nicole Wong, a recent graduate from the UK’s Nottingham University, has already ticked that box.
As the title indicates, Embellish concentrates on the artist’s love of textiles and dressing up, and the show includes both her paintings and drawings of people in elaborate outfits as well as some actual costumes.
The second Mordant Family VR commission has been awarded to Joan Ross who will realise an ambitious project in the style of a video game for ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image).
NSW Minister for the Arts Don Harwin has announced that Dr Michael Brand has been reappointed as director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW).
Piccinini’s work is inspired by research into genetic technologies, from gene splicing and IVF in the 1990s, through to recent advancements in genetic coding.
French artists Fabien Giraud and Raphaël Siboni speculate on the future of us, and the solar system, in a two part special at Mona.
Stieg Persson’s practice has dealt with a multiplicity of themes over the decades. His survey show reveals this polyphony, steadied by art history.
This year the prize went to Yvette Coppersmith for her Self-portrait, after George Lambert.
Wood smoke floats gently over the harbour from a far corner of Cockatoo Island. Under an open-sided shelter, fire is contained in steel drums.
Presented by Sabbia Gallery and the Remote Communities Ceramic Network, Clay Stories brings together ceramics from 22 emerging and established Indigenous artists who work from remote Australia.
The evolving collective this mob, founded by Kate ten Buuren, creates a nurturing and deadly space for Blak artists.
In this first series of Five on Five we’re asking five painters to speak about a painting that has influenced, inspired or resonated with them. In this episode Kate Beynon reflects on The Creation of the Birds (1958) by Spanish artist Remedios Varo.
New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based artist Ronnie van Hout has made a name for himself with works that are perplexing, outlandish and disruptive.
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