In July, the directors of much-loved Sydney artist run initiative MOP Projects announced that the long-running gallery will close in December this year after more than 400 exhibitions which have supported the careers of up to 800 artists.
Nick Cave is known for his Soundsuits. These elaborate costumes are an idiosyncratic mix of haute couture and politics: they respond to racial tensions and inequities by both obscuring and celebrating racial identity with beads and bling.
Isaac Julien’s father wanted the artist to become a banker or a lawyer: the transferred ambition was his dad’s version of a better life. Julien’s parents wanted a better life for themselves too.
Tracey Clement chatted to Nell about AC/DC, spirituality and death while the artist was installing her major survey show at the Shepparton Art Museum (SAM).
Toby Fehily spoke to Terstappen about her life, her exhibition and the unique role of art in spreading awareness about animals.
Nicholas Mangan’s practice mines themes of extended time, the geological periods that we try to define but can’t quite grasp, and the impacts of capitalism on the environment.
Ballen came to Sydney to create a site specific work for his latest survey show, Roger Ballen’s Theatre of the Mind. Tracey Clement met with him and asked him about his life and work.
Justene Williams is having her first solo show in South Australia…
Sydney-born artist and filmmaker George Gittoes makes art wherever there is conflict, including: Rwanda, Bosnia, Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan…
Hossein Valamanesh is best known for his installation and sculptural work, but last year he presented his first large-scale video piece, Char Soo, in collaboration with his filmmaker son Nassiem Valamanesh.
Ceramic artist Stephen Bird is known for work with a wicked sense of humour.
Cassandra Chilton shares the recipe behind the art collective’s success.
