Jackson Dean - Songwriting
An on-the-couch interview with Jackson Dean; Maryland's gravelly voiced newcomer with a good head on his shoulders and a lot to say that's worth listening to.
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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.
Australia’s Political Parties & the Arts. Is it genuine commitment or electioneering?
As Australia’s 2025 election nears, Labor’s arts commitment appears sincere but limited, the Coalition’s engagement minimal, and the Greens propose deep reforms.
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.
Joan Mitchell: A Landscape of Feeling
Anticipating Tate Modern's 2026 Joan Mitchell retrospective: Explore the Abstract Expressionist's unique path. Her vibrant canvases convey fierce energy, raw emotion, and connection to nature, born from lived experience. A monumental legacy awaits rediscovery.
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.