George Lucas's Museum of Narrative Art
Despite being funded by a billionaire, the upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is drawing fierce criticism for charging steep admission fees after quietly firing its entire education department.
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Redefining Tradition at NIAF 2026
The 7th annual National Indigenous Art Fair debuted at Sydney's newly transformed Cutaway venue, spotlighting Ngalakgan artist Karen Rogers' popular paintings of Toyota vehicles traveling through the bush.
New Museum Reopens: 'Memories of the Future'
New York's New Museum reopens its doors with a striking OMA-designed expansion and the ambitious 'New Humans: Memories of the Future' exhibition. This event provides a timely opportunity to examine the evolving role of museums in the 21st century.
Jo Darvall. Unravelling the wild
Jo Darvall walks the forest before she paints it. Born in Yarram in 1966 and trained as a printmaker, she now works from Fremantle, building layered landscapes from repeated walks and close looking. Her patient practice won the 2023 Collie Art Prize, Australia's richest regional award.
Arts House Premieres Disabled-Led Work
Award-winning artist Kath Duncan's new production 'Specials' offers a fierce and funny exploration of Australia's special education system, featuring a majority disabled cast and creative team. This ground-breaking work challenges perceptions and celebrat
Centre Pompidou Closes for Five-Year Renovation
Paris's iconic Centre Pompidou embarks on a five-year renovation, transforming its closure into an unprecedented opportunity for global outreach through an extensive international off-site exhibition program. This forward-thinking strategy redefines the r
Opinion piece argues for artistic freedom over 'social cohesion'
An ArtsHub opinion piece ignites a vital debate, arguing that Australia's national cultural policy should champion artistic freedom above the potentially restrictive goal of 'social cohesion'. This challenges educators and students to consider the delicat
Smithsonian shutdown over Trump's text
When a museum alters the historical context of an artwork, it sparks a debate about curatorial responsibility and the politics of memory. This incident at the Smithsonian challenges educators to discuss the power of institutions in shaping public narrativ
Isamu Sama: Virtuosity
How a kid from Orange who won firt prize with a shot of a duck in a pond, became one of Australia's most exacting photographers, and how a guitar hero from his teens pulled him full circle
Mark Lizotte
40 years performing on and off the road Mark 'Johnny Diesel' Lizotte is a powerhouse to be reckoned with. Mark plays his eponymous Maton guitar with the same intensity as his singing; a cross between a clavichord, a harpsichord, and a D9 tractor coming down the road at you.
Sam Fischer & Marton Bisits
The city, the song goes, is always going to break your heart. For Sam Fischer, the trick was who he was standing next to when it did. A rooftop in Boston, toughing out a touring life, and fifteen years of friendship that outran the industry heading to the top.
Josh Pyke at 22
Twenty-two years in, with an eighth studio album about to land, a national children's literacy program, two hundred thousand picture books out in the wild and a giant guitar boat doing god knows what in regional Victoria, the Sydney songwriter is still doing the only thing he ever wanted to do.
Indigenous Project Focused on Upcycling and Renewal
A Canadian community art project demonstrates how creative reuse can be deeply intertwined with Indigenous knowledge and themes of renewal. This inspiring initiative provides a practical model for educators looking to integrate sustainability, cultural st
Bar charts won't save the reef baby
Why scientists are ditching powerpoints and picking up paintbrushes, and what that means for every teacher still flogging a pie chart.
Duchamp's Readymades Return
MoMA's first major retrospective since 1973 challenges what we call art; in itself a dry, wispy notion often accompanied by an obligatory manifesto that may justify what can sometimes resemble ' a pile of crap on the floor' ... or a urinal.
When universities treat art like ATMs
Valparaiso University’s plan to sell masterpieces for dorms reveals a crisis in values. For students and communities relying on these galleries as cultural and teaching resources, the move is more than a transaction; it’s a betrayal of trust and a narrowing of educational vision.