Visual art
Tongpop is the art movement you’ve never heard of but can’t miss
The work of Tongan-Australian artist Telly Tuita is bright, fun and deeply personal.
- by Nick Galvin
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Why these Aussie artworks are being sent to the south pole of the moon
An international art contest provides cash prizes and international exposure. The interstellar fame is a bonus - and a message to future generations.
- by Meg Watson
Will your NYE be as good as these famous parties in art?
Get some inspiration for today’s festivities from the best celebrations throughout art history.
- by Robert Moran
Ghosts, ginger beer and the fall of Troy: A look at Victoria’s hidden artistic gems
From a ginger beer bottle to a scene from the fall of Troy, our galleries have dug through their collections to present some of them most storied pieces.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Destination art: The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday
From surrealist masterpieces to David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics, we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.
- by Elizabeth Flux, Nick Galvin, Linda Morris and Nick Dent
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‘The pen has run dry’: Acclaimed cartoonist Michael Leunig dies
Leunig’s death was announced on social media late on Thursday. He was 79.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Phalluses, dots and songs about antidepressants: A true blockbuster has landed at NGV
A sprawling new exhibition explores the storied career of Yayoi Kusama – where, despite all the fun and colour, melancholy beats at its heart.
- by Tiarney Miekus
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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
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
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