Preview
Dark Sepia
In Tama Sharman’s practice, the world is animated and dark sepia spirits roam as he creates works that involve personal stories, both factual and fictional.
Review
Primavera 2019
I’ve always approached Primavera, the MCA’s annual showcase for artists aged 35 years or younger, less like a novel and more like a box of chocolates. In other words, rather that looking for a clear narrative I enjoy dipping into a mixed bag of treats.
Tracey Clement
Preview
The Wonders of Wandin Valley
A Country Practice was a much beloved television series from the eighties, filmed in and around the Hawkesbury region. Hawkesbury Regional Gallery curators Rebecca Turnbull and Diana Robson have brought together a selection of archived film, scrapbooks, costume props, vintage knitting patterns and original sketches for the exhibition The Wonders of Wandin Valley.
Briony Downes
Feature
Connecting to Land
Responding to the history and culture of her birthplace, Taloi Havini’s evocative work draws attention to environmental and social change.
Steve Dow
Interview
Grayson Perry talks about Them & Us
Grayson Perry takes to the stage in a one-person show, Them & Us, covering everything from politics and fashion to art and childhood toys. Briony Downes spoke to Perry ahead of his upcoming appearances in Sydney and Melbourne.
Briony Downes
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Artists step forward to support bushfire relief
Across Australia, the arts community is rallying together to support those impacted by devastating bushfires. Art Guide has compiled a round-up of fundraising exhibitions and relief efforts by artists, galleries and arts organisations, which we will continue to update in the coming weeks.
Art Guide Australia
Interview
NGA curator Jaklyn Babington on #askacurator and watching Francesco melt
Urs Fischer’s four-metre red wax sculpture, Francesco, 2017, is designed to be lit and slowly melted like a candle. Recently acquired by the National Gallery of Australia (NGA), the sculpture’s decomposition is being documented on social media—and attracting lively discussion.
Briony Downes
Preview
Velvet, Iron, Ashes
The State Library of Victoria’s Velvet, Iron, Ashes exhibition features disparate content: from the Ashes urn and Freddo Frog to Ned Kelly and the history of Yallourn.
Andrew Stephens
Preview
All Auras Touch
The compassionate, connective relationship one can potentially have with one’s self, as well as with others, is the fertile grounding of Kate Mitchell’s large-scale installation All Auras Touch.
Tiarney Miekus
Preview
The Island
The Island delves into Ah Kee’s hard-hitting critiques of Australia.
Steve Dow
Preview
Shiver
In Shiver, curator John Stafford notes that the shark has little profile in the history of art.
Louise Martin-Chew
Preview
Water
This summer, the exhibition Water, which features 40 works by both Australian and international artists, asks visitors to take the time to really think about this precious resource.
