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.
From Grace Cossington Smith to Tracey Moffatt to Yvette Coppersmith, a new exhibition celebrates 120 years of women making art in Australia.
Tinged with sadness and a wicked sense of humour, Karla Dickens creates art that speaks of identity, discrimination and acts of violence against Aboriginal people. In our interview, Dickens talks about creating new work, her hometown of Lismore, and the importance of writing poetry.
Curated by Dr Pat Hoffie and Rosemary Miller, The Partnershipping Project brings together 20 installations, a database of interviews with artists, commissioned essays, and community workshops.
A tribute to artist Geoff Dyer, a charismatic and much-loved figure in the Tasmanian cultural scene, who passed away on 8 October 2020, aged 73.
Coelho creates porcelain objects that marry expert technique to timeless evocations of functional forms.
In a time of isolation, designers collaborate on objects for a better collective future.
Through the character of Sisyphina, Lou Conboy navigates myth, resilience and the craggy Tasmanian coast.
Channelling healing and transformation, the moment has never been more timely for Hiromi Tango’s emotive creations.
Despite being in the middle of a pandemic, Daniel Boyd’s schedule is full to the brim.
Colin Langridge responds to the global environmental crisis with a series of large-scale wooden sculptures at Colville Gallery.
In this time of social distancing, three large-scale online quilting projects are bringing communities together.
Part of the Melbourne Design Week (MDW) 2020 program, Partu is Jansen and Nargoodah’s latest collaboration.
