Preview Chris Langlois on the abstraction of the sea Chris Langlois explores the abstract nature and fugue-like quality of the ocean in his latest exhibition at Olsen Gallery, which presents a dozen new large-scale works with endless variations on the seascape. Andrew Stephens
Feature The crafting cultures of IOTA24 “We can communicate with our hands when we craft something”: This year’s Indian Ocean Craft Triennial, IOTA24, delivers craft and culture across Western Australian art galleries. Sally Gearon
Preview Mosaic artists mobilising for Afghan women Since 2021, mosaic artists around the world have been working together to draw attention to the plight of Afghan women under Taliban rule. Now, an exhibition at Canberra Glassworks is showing the massive contribution by Australian artists. Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Feature The art of paper at Sydney Contemporary Described as a fair within the Fair, the PAPER sector of Sydney Contemporary—which encompasses prints, drawings, photography, artist books and zines—reveals the magic of the medium. Briony Downes
Feature The liquid dreams of Iris van Herpen With the likes of Björk and Beyonce wearing her creations, within Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen’s surreal garments—which are showing at QAGOMA—couture becomes a canvas for the phenomena of nature. Isabella Trimboli
News Centre for Contemporary Photography to vacate it’s home of 20 years The Centre for Contemporary Photography (CCP) has been forced to vacate its Fitzroy home of almost 20 years following the recent withdrawal of funding from both Creative Australia and Creative Victoria. Art Guide Australia