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Clever Planet Goes to NCMA
We're excited about our upcoming visit to NCMA in April 2025, where we'll interview Jared Ledesma, the NCMA's Curator of 20th-Century Art and Contemporary Art, about the exhibition "Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention."
Clever Planet Goes to NCMA
We're excited about our upcoming visit to NCMA in April 2025, where we'll interview Jared Ledesma, the NCMA's Curator of 20th-Century Art and Contemporary Art, about the exhibition "Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention."
Brisbane Arts Precinct Prepares for Cyclone Alfred
As Cyclone Alfred approaches, Brisbane’s arts institutions are enacting flood plans refined since past disasters. Their response highlights the need for cultural venues to prepare for more frequent and severe weather events.
First Nations Art
First Nations art is central to Australia’s identity, evolving from ancient traditions into a dynamic contemporary force. Celebrated artists and major exhibitions showcase its power to challenge, heal, and reimagine through deeply rooted cultural expression.
When Flesh Meets Fair
Oigåll Projects transformed the 2025 Melbourne Art Fair’s VIP Lounge into a peach-toned, inflatable wonder. Blending art, design, and architecture, the space redefines what a gallery can be; immersive, sustainable, and playfully profound.
Marfa, Texas: An Unexpected Art School
In Marfa, Texas, art transcends traditional spaces. This essay explores its unexpected role as an art school, where Donald Judd's legacy and the stark landscape teach context, accessibility, engagement, and mystery.
The Art of a Single Frame
Staged photography replaces spontaneity with intention. Through artists like Crewdson, Wall, and Schude, it blends cinema, theatre, and design to build rich, narrative scenes—inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and imagine new possibilities.
Large-Scale Public Art
Large-scale public art is transforming cities into open-air galleries, blending creativity with daily life. From murals to interactive installations, these works invite connection, spark dialogue, and make art more accessible, engaging, and dynamic.
Richard Diebenkorn (1922–1993)
Seeking his own path, American painter Richard Diebenkorn charted a course from Abstract Expressionism's fire through the grounded forms of Bay Area Figuration, ultimately reaching the serene, light-filled geometries of his Ocean Park works.
Paul Yore: Confronting taboos through queer maximalism
Paul Yore creates provocative textile art that combines traditional craft techniques with contemporary cultural critique. Represented by STATION gallery, his maximalist works challenge Australian identity, consumer culture, and sexual politics through meticulous craftsmanship and bold imagery.
Kirstie Rea: In the Company of Nature.
Kirstie Rea’s In the Company of Nature at Melbourne Art Fair 2025 explores the Australian landscape through kiln-formed glass sculptures. Her artworks capture nature’s fluidity and subtle beauty, inviting reflection on humanity’s connection with the environment through delicate forms and textures.
Vermilion Art: A Focus on Contemporary Chinese Voices
Vermilion Art, Sydney's Chinese contemporary art pioneer, showcased Chen Wenling's satirical sculptures and Gao Ping's fusion of Eastern/Western styles at Melbourne Art Fair 2025.
Neon Parc at Melbourne Art Fair 2025: A Dialogue with Modernity
Neon Parc's Melbourne Art Fair 2025 stand featured Damiano Bertoli, Diena Georgetti, and Janet Burchill/Jennifer McCamley, showcasing their engagement with Modernism, abstraction, and the concept of time.
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.
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.
Robbie Melville
Robbie Melville is an Australian guitarist and composer known for his versatile performances and innovative compositions. He has collaborated with diverse artists and leads ensembles like Cleverhorse and Antelodic, contributing significantly to Melbourne's contemporary jazz 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.