Culture
Art & design
Gallery shows give local artists the blockbuster treatment
While Michael Zavros is coy about the content of his works, eX de Medici almost buries the viewer with information
- by John McDonald
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A dozen Kiwi artists descended on Arthur Boyd’s property. Here’s what came next
The artist left the country his 1000-hectare property Bundanon in 1993. Now it’s the site of a gallery, where much of the work responds directly to the site.
- by Jo Higgins
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What’s on
Don’t be alarmed if you see a giant breathing balloon in Melbourne
We’ve seen a massive pink pool and an ancient, graffitied ruin. Now prepare for an enormous sphere that seems to inhale and exhale.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Two new Indigenous art exhibitions to see in Sydney this month
The proppaNOW collective at the National Art School Gallery and Tennant Creek Brio at Delmar Gallery showcase different skills.
- by John McDonald
Why can’t we get enough of Marilyn Monroe?
A new exhibition of memorabilia that opened this month in Sydney is the latest homage to the iconic sex symbol.
- by Cameron Bayley
Opinion
Planning
Baranga-rue: Minns government will regret approving this ‘theme’ park
Barangaroo’s latest proposed harbourside addition would be more fitting at Sydney’s new international airport terminal.
- by Linda Bergin
Major art commission axed at world heritage listed Hyde Park Barracks
Artist Alex Seton’s concept to build a moat around the Hyde Park Barracks next year has been cancelled.
- by Linda Morris
The biggest and best Frida Kahlo exhibition ever seen in Australia
Frida Kahlo is one of the most admired of all artists, and a new exhibition featuring her work is coming to Australia.
- by John McDonald
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City life
Sydney makes fresh bid as Australia’s cultural capital
Destination NSW has been instructed to focus its vast $400 million annual budget on arts and entertainment as the Minns government goes on the road to develop its landmark new cultural policy.
- by Linda Morris
Aussie artists who won a $US25,000 art prize take provocative work to Sydney
After taking out the Jane Lombard Prize last year, Indigenous art collective proppaNOW are exhibiting their work together in Sydney for the first time.
- by Arlie Alizzi
‘Conservative choice’: Would this artist still win the Archibald Prize today?
The same portrait submitted to the present-day prize would almost certainly not be selected.
- by John McDonald