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The latest national report has identified a continued significant under-representation of women artists in Australia's taxpayer-funded galleries, despite women and non-binary individuals representing the majority of visual arts graduates. According to the 2022 Countess Report, women artists feature in only 33.6% of the programs at state galleries. This disparity exists even though almost two-thirds of visual arts graduates are female or non-binary, with male graduates making

Australia has achieved a historic victory at the Venice Biennale, often described as the art world's equivalent of the Olympics. This prestigious international art event, which is the oldest of its kind, saw First Nations artist Archie Moore receive the Golden Lion for the best national pavilion. This is the first time an Australian has been honored with this prestigious award. Archie Moore, a 54-year-old artist of Kamilaroi and Bigambul descent who resides in Brisbane, garne

Amidst apprehensions stemming from the slowdown in the Chinese economy and the prevailing political climate in Hong Kong post the...

Archie Moore, an artist hailing from Queensland, has announced plans to reimagine Australia's national pavilion for the upcoming Venice Biennale in April as a contemplative space that delves into the ramifications of colonization and imprisonment on Australia's Indigenous populations, while also honoring their enduring spirit. Moore represents the second Indigenous artist to helm a solo exhibition at the Australian pavilion in Venice in its 25-year history, following Tracey M

A federal jury in New York exonerated Sotheby’s from accusations levied by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev on Tuesday. Rybolovlev...

In 2020, only two artworks among the ten most expensive pieces sold at auction surpassed the $50 million mark. The subsequent year,...

More than 50 works from the master of pop art Andy Warhol will travel to the Wanneroo Regional Gallery in Perth as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. The Warhols heading west will be on loan from the National Gallery of Australia for two years, in the largest partnership to date under Sharing the National Collection.  The artworks, which have a combined value of $148 million, include: Warhol’s iconic life-size painting Elvis 1963

In its relatively short history, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Triennial has become synonymous with grandeur and artistic innovation. From its inaugural edition in 2017, which drew a staggering 1.23 million visitors, to the pandemic-affected second edition that still attracted over 500,000 attendees, the NGV Triennial has firmly established itself as one of the art world's premier events. The latest iteration, unveiled at NGV International, continues this legacy, fea

The exhibition "Fairy Tales," recently unveiled at Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA), possesses a deliberate congestion that, under...

NGA announces the largest exhibition of the French Post-impressionist to come to Australia. Delve into the extraordinary world of French Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin through the captivating exhibition, "Gauguin's World: Tōna Iho, Tōna Ao." This rare showcase presents some of Gauguin's most renowned masterpieces, many of which originated in the Pacific region, offering fresh insights into his life, artistic influences, networks, and historical impact. Curated by Henri Loyre

Emily Kam Kngwarray is honoured in an exploration of the enduring artistic legacy left by a preeminent Australian artist, recognized...

During the initial half of 2023, the global auction market experienced an 18% decline. However, Southeast Asia emerges as an exception,...

The realization of UNESCO's prospective virtual museum featuring pilfered cultural artifacts has advanced significantly. UNESCO, formally known as The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has entered into a collaboration with international entities, including Interpol, for the creation of this museum, which is budgeted at $2.5 million. The initial tranche of financing for this ambitious initiative has been generously provided by Saudi Arabia. In a

Artist Kevin McCoy, known for his creation of the first NFT, has successfully defended his ownership of the token in a lawsuit which could form an important precedent. Kevin McCoy, Quantum (2014). Image courtesy Sotheby's. Artist Kevin McCoy, known for his creation of the first NFT, has successfully defended his ownership of the token in a lawsuit filed against him and auction house Sotheby's. The suit, filed by an anonymous plaintiff represented by Canadian holding company

Prior to the rediscovery of the works of Hilma af Klint, a Swedish artist, it was commonly believed that Wassily Kandinsky was the...

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The art market has shifted from old paintings to contemporary works by living artists with a strong Instagram presence.

Now it is estimated to pull in up to $3 million. Anthony van Dyck, A Study for Saint Jerome (1615–18). Photo courtesy of Sotheby's. An...

Two protestors spray-painted the logo of Woodside Energy, an oil and gas company, on a prized Frederick McCubbin painting last week at the Art Gallery of Western Australia in Perth. The painting was protected by a clear perspex cover and no serious damage was done. The activists claim that Woodside's activities on the Burrup peninsula are causing damage to sacred Murujuga rock art. Woodside has responded in a statement that their operations have not impacted the rock art and

The short story story behind the Nazi-loot claim to Tokyo’s $250m painting Van Gogh’s Sunflowers (December 1888-January 1889) Sompo...