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The Affordable Art Fair is a glorious art bazaar that's making art accessible to everyone. The fair is also a haven for living artists and a direct rebellion against soulless, AI-generated art, creating a vital on-ramp for new collectors.
Blow & Epoch: A Dialogue in Art at the Lyon Housemuseum
Step into the Lyon Housemuseum for a unique exhibition featuring Christopher Langton's bold sculptures and Ry David Bradley's hybrid paintings. Explore how these Australian artists challenge perceptions of reality and art, all within a visionary home turned public gallery.
Still Life Reimagined at the STILL Award 2025
The art world is abuzz with the STILL: National Still Life Award 2025. This prestigious prize, hosted by Yarrila Arts and Museum, showcases how artists are radically reinventing still life.
The Unfurling Triumph of Bronwyn Oliver's 'Tide'
Bronwyn Oliver's magnificent 'Tide' just set a new record for Australian sculpture, selling for $1.25M This powerful work, once gracing Sydney's Quay restaurant, affirms Oliver's enduring legacy as a visionary artist.
Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention
We visited North Carolina's Museum of Art in April 2025, where we interviewed Jared Ledesma, Curator of 20th-Century Art and Contemporary Art, about his exhibition "Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention."
Blow & Epoch: A Dialogue in Art at the Lyon Housemuseum
Step into the Lyon Housemuseum for a unique exhibition featuring Christopher Langton's bold sculptures and Ry David Bradley's hybrid paintings. Explore how these Australian artists challenge perceptions of reality and art, all within a visionary home turned public gallery.
Melissa Loughnan's vision for MAF26
MAF25 marked Melbourne Art Fair’s transition to an annual format, combining curatorial depth with commercial focus. Under new director Melissa Loughnan, the fair redefined space, flow, and engagement in a revitalised vision for contemporary Australian art.
Allan Mitelman's resonance of surface
Allan Mitelman’s abstract art explores texture, colour, and surface through paintings, drawings, and printmaking. His nuanced, non-figurative works encourage contemplation without narrative constraint.
Tommy Emmanuel at 70
Tommy is at the top of his game and Maton Guitars' spiritual son is showing no signs of slowing down. Indisputably one of the world's greatest musicians, Tommy is also one of the nicest humans you'll ever meet.
Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention
We visited North Carolina's Museum of Art in April 2025, where we interviewed Jared Ledesma, Curator of 20th-Century Art and Contemporary Art, about his exhibition "Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention."
Pippin Drysdale’s Quiet Monument to Place
Sabbia Gallery showcased Pippin Drysdale’s Remembered Landscapes at Melbourne Art Fair 2025, presenting porcelain works that captured the spirit, memory, and beauty of Australia’s landscapes through masterful form and colour.
Rock and roll on show at Fox Jenson Galleries
At Melbourne Art Fair 2025, Fox Jensen Galleries showcased bold explorations in abstraction by Jan Albers, Koen Delaere, Elisabeth Vary, and Aida Tomescu, blending sculpture and painting into a dynamic, tactile dialogue on colour, form, and emotional intensity.
Traversing Terrains: Arc One's Thoughtful Presence at MAF25
Arc One Gallery presented Janet Laurence's ecological works, Marina Rolfe's perceptual paintings, and John Young's historical explorations. This curation showcased Arc One's dedication to rich Australian contemporary art, reflecting on environment, perception, and cultural narratives.
Meg Cowell: 2014
Meg Cowell is a Melbourne-based photographic artist known for her ethereal images of submerged garments. Her work explores femininity, transformation, and the interplay of light and water, where she creates dreamlike, sculptural forms that evoke a sense of otherworldliness.
Stewart MacFarlane
Stewart MacFarlane is an Australian figurative painter known for vivid, narrative-driven works exploring themes of identity and isolation. With over 50 solo exhibitions globally, his art is held in major collections like the National Gallery of Australia and the NGV.
Rick Matear
Rick Matear is an Australian artist celebrated for his evocative seascapes and coastal landscapes, particularly those depicting the Mornington Peninsula. His work captures the interplay of light and water, offering viewers a sensory experience of Australia's coastal beauty.
Nic Plowman
Nic Plowman is an Australian artist renowned for his expressive drawings and paintings that delve into themes of mortality, vulnerability, and masculinity. His work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and he has been a finalist in several prestigious art prizes.
Graeme Peebles
Graeme Peebles is an Australian artist renowned for his mastery of the mezzotint printmaking technique. His works, characterized by meticulous detail and rich tonal quality, have been exhibited internationally and are held in major collections, including the National Gallery of Australia.
Geoffrey Ricardo
Geoffrey Ricardo is an Australian artist celebrated for his narrative printmaking and sculpture. His work, blending surrealism and expressionism, explores human nature through humour and pathos. A master of etching and aquatint, his art is held in major Australian collections.
Deborah Williams
Deborah Williams is an Australian printmaker known for her expressive depictions of dogs, exploring themes of identity and the human-animal bond. Her work, created using various print techniques, has been widely exhibited and is held in major collections like the National Gallery of Australia.
Cat Poljski
Cat Poljski is a Melbourne-based printmaker known for her layered cityscapes and architectural imagery that explore urban environments. Her work reflects on spatial dynamics and the complexities of urban growth and has been exhibited widely across Australia and internationally.
Tommy Emmanuel at 70
Tommy is at the top of his game and Maton Guitars' spiritual son is showing no signs of slowing down. Indisputably one of the world's greatest musicians, Tommy is also one of the nicest humans you'll ever meet.
John Butler
John Butler is an Australian musician, songwriter, and activist best known as the frontman of the John Butler Trio. Renowned for his virtuosic fingerpicking guitar style, socially conscious lyrics, and genre-defying sound, Butler has carved out a unique space in the global music scene.
Stephen Magnusson
Stephen Magnusson is an acclaimed Australian guitarist and composer, celebrated for his versatility and distinctive style in jazz and contemporary music. His extensive collaborations and innovative projects have significantly influenced Australia's music scene.
Editors' Picks
Adam Nudelman
Adam Nudelman is an Australian artist renowned for his contemplative landscape paintings that explore themes of displacement, cultural heritage, and the human condition. His works are characterised by meticulous technique and a profound connection to both European and Australian artistic traditions.
Philip Davey
Philip Davey is a Melbourne-based artist renowned for his vibrant paintings, ceramics, and prints that explore Australian landscapes and historical narratives. His works are characterised by a dynamic sense of movement and a satirical edge, reflecting his diverse artistic background.
Anthony Breslin
Anthony Breslin is a Melbourne-based artist known for his vibrant paintings, theatrical performances, and community art projects. His work often explores themes of resilience and transformation, reflecting his personal journey through significant health challenges.