Visual art
Major wing of New York’s famed Met reopens with work by First Nations artists
In a time of swings and roundabouts for Aboriginal Australian art in New York, two new works take a prominent position in the reimagined Michael C. Rockefeller wing.
- Michael Koziol
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The now-iconic paintings that were once derided as monstrosities
As a lavish display of Impressionist works opens, an anatomy of three of the show’s iconic paintings reveals why art’s original rebels can still surprise us.
- Kerrie O'Brien, Lindy Percival and The Visual Stories Team
She was the face of Picasso’s Weeping Woman. But there was more to Dora Maar than a woman crushed
The idea of a female muse as a source of inspiration for the male artistic genius has had its day as their female sitters take centre stage.
- Linda Morris
If it was up to this artist, all his creations would be Untitled
The Welsh artist doesn’t lose sleep over people misunderstanding his work.
- Stephanie Bunbury
The lucky dip art fair where you can pick up an Archibald-winning artist for $100
The Incognito Art Show offers art works for $100 a piece – but you won’t know who the artist is until you’ve bought the piece.
- Linda Morris
These women were written out of art history. Now their work is getting the recognition it deserves
Dangerously Modern collects the work of 50 artists, and brings some long-forgotten stories to light.
- Elizabeth Flux
A town where everything is footy: How a star player is merging sport and art
For Darcy Vescio, art and football have never been competing passions – there’s room for both. See their work at a one-day-only exhibition this weekend.
- Will Cox
What we learn when we stop talking and let art speak
Thinking Together at Bundanon Art Museum invites us to slow down and listen deeply.
- Neha Kale
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- Archibald Prize
It didn’t stand out at first, but the Archibald Prize winner suits the times
There were stronger portraits, but the glorious chaos of Julie Fragar’s work captures the global mood.
- Michaela Boland
An Australian artist turned Thom Yorke’s music into art. Expect magic
Jonathan Zawada had always loved the Radiohead frontman’s music. Their collaboration brought him to tears.
- Michael Dwyer
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