In Pictures Raining cats and dogs Whether beloved pets or superstitious omens, animals have always existed in art. The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia’s latest exhibition is paying tribute to two of the most beloved animal figures: cats and dogs. Art Guide Australia
Feature Self reflections with Jack Ball In his latest exhibition at Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, Jack Ball challenges the extractive history of the archive while searching for shapes that can articulate the complexity of trans life. Josephine Mead
Preview The immersive storytelling of Leah King-Smith rhythm wRites, a new exhibition at QUT Art Museum, spans 30 years of Bigambul artist Leah King-Smith’s manifold art practice, covering painting, photography, sound and animation. Briony Downes
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 Elizabeth Willing provides food for thought Elizabeth Willing intersects her artistic practice with a love of food in Kitchen Studio, an ambitious project showing at Metro Arts as part of Brisbane Festival. Louise Martin-Chew
Feature Ecological art can bring us closer to understanding nature. How does this look in the era of climate change? Two exhibitions in Sydney are showcasing interdisciplinary research on climate change communicated in artistic ways. Alexandra Crosby