Why artist pay in Australia is at breaking point
Artist pay in Australia has reached crisis levels, causing financial stress, inequality, and hardship, highlighting an urgent need for policy reforms and fair pay standards.
Artist pay in Australia has reached crisis levels, causing financial stress, inequality, and hardship, highlighting an urgent need for policy reforms and fair pay standards.
ICA LA's planned expansion includes a new outdoor space for installations, advancing its mission to support bold contemporary in Los Angeles.
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Frida Escobedo's new wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art will expand the museum's modern art collection, redefining what a contemporary art museum can be.
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Khaled Sabsabi will represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale, bringing his powerful explorations of identity and migration to a global stage. His immersive works foster connection and reflection, marking a milestone in Australian contemporary art.