Interview
Interview: Louise Weaver on nature, feminism and crocheting animal forms
With a practice spanning three decades, Louise Weaver is well-known for her meticulously crochet-encased animal forms.
Feature
Artist Watching
As the fascination for seeing artists at work grows, galleries are creating opportunities to view the creative process in real time.
Tracey Clement
Preview
Wansolwara: One Salt Water
Given the growing spectre of man-made global warming, artist Amrita Hepi says it is important to consider First Nations knowledge of land and sea.
Steve Dow
Preview
Manly Dam Project
Artists work with scientists to explore the environment of Manly Dam.
Tracey Clement
Preview
Losing Home, Finding Home
In her solo show Losing Home, Finding Home, Mika Nakamura-Mather examines both the fragmentary nature of memory and the quest for belonging.
Tracey Clement
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FEM-aFFINITY
At the heart of the group exhibition FEM-aFFINITY is intersectional, inclusive feminism.
Nadiah Abdulrahim
Review
In Full View: works from the Lyon Collection
Fostering a relationship between art, architecture and design is the long-term goal of the Lyon Housemuseum Galleries.
Zara Sigglekow
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.
Zara Sigglekow
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
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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
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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.
