February 2024
The ‘fortunate’ couple behind Australia’s most rarefied club celebrates 40 years
Since founding their Sydney gallery, Roslyn and Tony Oxley have shaped the country’s art scene – to controversy and acclaim. They have no intention of stopping.
- Stephen Todd
October 2022
Ghostly abandoned ballroom a hot new city art space
A disused part of Melbourne’s iconic station has found new life as a venue for some of Australia’s most interesting artists.
- Theo Chapman
November 2021
Celebrity chef boils down art collection
Having downsized from four homes to two, Shannon Bennett is offering works by 13 prominent contemporary artists and some sage advice for collectors.
- Gabriella Coslovich
July 2021
Records fall as buyers rediscover female photographers
Pat Corrigan’s photos from the 1980s to 2000s inspired collectors to set nine records for works from the dynamic but underappreciated period.
- Gabriella Coslovich
June 2021
Pat Corrigan’s photo downsizing operation takes contemporary focus
The former freight boss and inveterate collector’s third sale features classics from the 1980s to 2000s, when contemporary photography was distinctly cool and booming.
- Gabriella Coslovich
February 2021
‘Unforgettable’: Patricia Piccinini’s Skywhalepapa thrills Ryan Stokes
The fanciful creations will “excite and delight” when they go on national tour, says the National Gallery of Australia council chairman.
- Tom McIlroy
April 2020
Leonard Joel takes up contemporary art challenge
Leonard Joel is going where few local auction houses dare to tread by putting on its first dedicated sale of contemporary art.
- Gabriella Coslovich
November 2019
Van Gogh headlines National Gallery season
Van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers and a companion piece to Australian artist Patricia Piccinini's Skywhale will headline the 2020 exhibition offerings.
- Tom McIlroy