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She died a ‘housewife’, now Ethel Carrick breaks art auction records
From the streets of Paris to the beaches of Australia, Ethel Carrick was ahead of her time.
- by Linda Morris
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Major galleries reveal their 2025 blockbusters – with big surprises in store
The Art Gallery of NSW and Museum of Contemporary Art have unveiled their shows for 2025, and there is not an Impressionist master among them. Here are the best shows.
- by Linda Morris
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Bill Henson wants to ‘make the world strange again’ with rare new work
An ambitious new portrait by the acclaimed Australian photographer will preside over the revamped State Theatre – and the CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne says it’s just the beginning.
- by Meg Watson
Three Things I Love: Street artist Stormie Mills names his Perth faves
The revered street artist has recently moved to Venice, but that’s given him a new perspective on the landscapes and culture of the city he once called home.
- by Emma Young
She’s one of the top 10 artists in the world. Now we’ll get to see why
Chinese artist Cao Fei’s first major Australian exhibition, My City Is Yours, showcases the work that has had her called one of the top artists on the planet.
- by Gabriella Coslovich
Unique Australian snake sculpture nets record price
Once the poor cousin of painting, sculpture is having its moment in the sun. A record $1.25 million has been paid for a work by Australian artist Bronwyn Oliver.
- by Linda Morris
His grandmother’s song was silenced, but art helped Reko Rennie find his voice
His grandmother’s legacy lies at the heart of many of Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie’s works, which blend activism with exploration of identity and culture.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Feted in France, the Australian artist you’ve never heard of. Until now
The Australian cubist potter, Anne Dangar, died in relative obscurity, but a new exhibition aims to resurrect her much-neglected reputation.
- by Linda Morris
‘Myths don’t come from nowhere’: Why the Penrith Panther is getting its own show
Real or not, the elusive beast has its claws deep into the collective psyche of the western city. Art gallery director Toby Chapman is no exception.
- by Nick Galvin
The artist loved by Obama is bringing a new show to Sydney
The New York-based Julie Mehretu has become a star of the international art world, at times courting controversy.
- by Michaela Boland
‘I’m still an outsider’: A path from a childhood in denial to lighting up the CBD
Birrunga Wiradyuri says his ancestors made him wait to rediscover his culture. But when the time was right, he picked up a paintbrush and never looked back.
- by Courtney Kruk