Australia’s Political Parties and the Arts: 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.
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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.
ICA LA expands: A new era for contemporary art in Los Angeles
ICA LA's planned expansion includes a new outdoor space for installations, advancing its mission to support bold contemporary in Los Angeles.
Dib Bangkok and the future of contemporary art in Thailand
Set to open in December, Dib Bang will showcase Yayoi Kusama and Rirkrit Tiravanija, marking a major moment for contemporary art in Thailand.
Tang Wing: The Met's bold step into contemporary art
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.
Frida Kahlo: More than a portrait
Frida Kahlo's life and legacy unfold in a powerful new exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery. "In Her Own Image" reveals how Kahlo transformed pain into creative power through fashion, photography, and fiercely personal artworks.
Algorithms, Aesthetics, and Authorship
Generative AI is transforming contemporary art, with pioneers like Mario Klingemann and Refik Anadol using algorithms to create immersive, thought-provoking works. These practices challenge traditional ideas of authorship, creativity, and the role of technology in art.
Christine Sun Kim's Whitney Museum Exhibition
Christine Sun Kim's mid-career survey, "All Day All Night," at the Whitney Museum of American Art, offers an in-depth exploration of the intersections of sound, language, and communication.
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.
Khaled Sabsabi
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.
The Uncanny at NMWA
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.
