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.
While the thought of our impending demise makes most of us uncomfortable, Suzanne Archer looks at death with curiosity and a dark twist of humour.
A major restoration program at Versailles has allowed a number of significant objects to travel from France to Australia for the first time.
With a keen eye on Darwinian theory, Mona’s David Walsh gathers four scientist-philosophers turned curators to ruminate on art’s beginnings.
Tricky Walsh’s homage to wartime code, technological relics and early communication devices.
Even when depicting the inhospitable terrain of the Simpson Desert or the salt-encrusted waters of Lake Eyre, Olsen’s work teems with the suggestion of vibrant life.
Tradition and innovation are integral to Desert Mob, a festival that showcases Indigenous talent.
Gravity (and Wonder) is a collaborative project between Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest and The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (MAAS, formerly Powerhouse Museum).
Having taken a quiet back seat for more than a few years, ceramic art is experiencing a welcome resurgence.
The Uncanny Valley is an alchemical and vibrant exhibition pondering the complexities of existence.
Richly atmospheric objects, art and artefacts, both new and old, come together at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
