Briony Downes is an arts writer based in Hobart. She has worked in the arts industry for over 20 years as a writer, actor, gallery assistant, art theory tutor and fine art framer. Most recently, she spent time studying Art History through Oxford University.
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Sydney Contemporary 2019
More than 90 Australian and international galleries are taking part in Sydney Contemporary 2019. The competition for attention can be likened to an arena of visual titans, with galleries prominently displaying their biggest and most bankable artists.