Melbourne curator Melissa Loughnan's Utopian Slumps gallery transformed from a non-profit space in a dingy Collingwood alley to a respected commercial enterprise representing fifteen artists internationally, exemplifying the creative tension between artistic idealism and market realities.
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.
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.
Kim Westcott is a celebrated Australian artist known for large-scale drypoint prints, bold paintings and acrylic engravings. Winner of the 1991 International Biennial Print Exhibit, her work features in major collections worldwide. Based in Bpagerang Country, she draws inspiration from forests.
Amber Wallis is an Australian painter known for her lyrical abstraction, blending personal history with explorations of femininity and communal living. She has been recognised with awards such as the Brett Whiteley Traveling Art Scholarship (2008) and the Wollumbin Art Award (2022).
This year's Melbourne Art Fair is a showcase of incredible contemporary art, bringing together artists, galleries, and collectors in a dynamic celebration of creativity.
Check our what's-on pages to see who's showing where at art galleries & what art events are happening around Australia.
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.
Opening in February 2025, The Uncanny at NMWA showcases 30 women artists exploring the eerie and familiar through surreal, unsettling works. It reclaims mystery as a tool for reflection on identity, gender, and what lies beneath the surface.
