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
Preview Rethinking the art of Paul Gauguin The National Gallery of Australia is contemplating the complicated legacy of Paul Gauguin through a Polynesian perspective in Gauguin’s World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao. Andrew Stephens
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
Preview Tim Johnson explores spiritual symbolism Tim Johnson’s latest exhibition at Tolarno Galleries is borne from a collaboration with a psychology professor and their mutual exploration of spiritual texts. Andrew Stephens