February
How much AI is too much in art?
Christie’s first Augmented Intelligence sale brings the question of what constitutes art into sharp focus.
Why this Archibald winner keeps painting pictures that won’t sell
Wendy Sharpe says Australian society’s disdain for all but young and beautiful naked bodies is as strong as ever, but “normal” nudes remain a muse for her nonetheless.
January
The Millennial maintaining an Archibald winner’s legacy
The artist Nicholas Harding, who died in 2022, famously didn’t “do” finances. For posterity’s sake, it’s lucky son Sam took after his mum.
December 2024
Dutton coy on nuke details; Qantas farewells Goyder; UK schooner row
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
The two things David Gonski will miss as he exits gallery role
The company director ranks getting consensus on the Archibald Prize as one of his toughest gigs, as he hands over the Art Gallery of NSW chairmanship after 16 years.
October 2024
Ahead of major NGA show, Carrick Fox’s work set to soar
“Balmoral Beach, Sydney Harbour” by Ethel Carrick Fox was bought for less than $10,000 in 1991. It could sell for at least 10 times that amount this weekend.
September 2024
The Australian gallery making moves on Mayfair
Can Yavuz sets out in his galleries to “challenge, inspire and reclaim”. It’s worked here; now he’s hoping to do the same in London.
June 2024
Portrait of ‘reluctant sitter’ Tim Winton wins Archibald Prize
Sydney artist Laura Jones has won the $100,000 award for her painting of the writer, who says he looks like he has “the weight of the world on his shoulders”.
January 2024
Artist Ann Thomson, 90, celebrated in her ‘butterfly moment’
The feisty Australian painter’s lifelong dedication to making art will be celebrated in Sydney on Saturday night.
August 2023
Belle-Île indeed: Record smashed in biggest sale in a decade
The $4 million paid for John Peter Russell’s Impressionist classic pushed Deutscher and Hackett’s sale beyond $15 million.
July 2023
How to begin an art collection with $100 (and maybe a tent)
Not everyone has to camp overnight but there are practical ways to make it easier to start investing in art.
Contra and controversy: accountant to the arts stars sells up
Lyn Faulkner, who has done the books for thousands of artists, is selling off her collection – including part of a controversial MONA artwork.
How to buy an Archibald winner for just $100
Paintings by a dozen Archibald Prize finalists, including 2023 winner Julia Gutman, join works by Reg Mombassa and Ken Done at Incognito in Sydney.
June 2023
Old director pins hopes on hot young artist
Veteran director Jim Sharman of Rocky Horror fame is selling off part of his collection of contemporary art, with high hopes for rising star Tom Polo.
May 2023
Revered artist John Olsen showed ‘a different world was possible’
Australia’s art community paid tribute to the painter with Wendy Whiteley, Ken Done and Ben Quilty joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese among those at a state memorial service in Sydney.
Julia Gutman wins Archibald with Montaigne portrait
The Sydney-based artist, 29, is one of the youngest to win the Archibald, and the 11th woman to do so.
April 2023
Nora Heysen’s record smashed as test awaits for CJ Hendry
The once-neglected artist smashed expectations in the first sale of Sydney art fixtures the Wrobels, while 17 works will test the market for Brisbane to New York sensation Hendry.
Farewell John Olsen, a titan of Australian art
When we look back on this complex, vital, sometimes selfish man and his achievements, it’s the bright-eyed, charming, self-confident character that one remembers.
April 2022
Big names (and an economist) in sacked Deloitte director’s haul
Paul Quill had an eye (if not a wallet) for quality, as the full list of his bounty shows.
November 2021
NAB to sell 2500-work corporate art collection
The bank expects to make $10 million from its vast collection of mainly 1970s Australian art and will put the money into climate resilience programs.