Conflicted identities
An exhibition of Papua New Guinean art is a striking illustration of the variety of cultures within the territory.
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Acting on impulse
John Olsen is considered Australia’s most important abstract painter but how seriously should we take his works?
Birth of a colony
Depictions of the nascent colony of what would become Perth point to the hopes and dreams of settlers.
All our yesterdays
This exhibition is full of fascinating things, but can it truly be considered a history of the world?
Study in contrast
Harold Cazneaux’s images of Sydney Harbour reflect the extraordinary artistry in his approach to photography.
The write mode of expression
Fine examples of Persian and Arabic calligraphy are on display at an Art Gallery of NSW exhibition.
Out of the woods
Bruce Armstrong’s often large, deceptively simple and enigmatic animal forms can have a deep effect on the beholder.
Scholar served Australian art
Bernard Smith, rightly considered the father of Australian art history, was born an outsider.
Moonlit moments
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi is usually considered the last of the great exponents of ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock prints.
Pain and pretence
Mike Parr will be remembered for his striking 1970s performances, but he is also an impressive printmaker.
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