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Johnny Depp turns to tarot to inspire art collection

Johnny Depp turns to tarot to inspire art collection

Actor Johnny Depp pays tribute to his ex-partner Vanessa Paradis in new artworks inspired by tarot cards.

'Picassos' hanging in Tasmania's MONA were 'created'

'Picassos' hanging in Tasmania's MONA were 'created'

'Picassos' hanging in Tasmania's MONA were 'created'

'Picassos' hanging in Tasmania's MONA were 'created'

Artist and curator Kirsha Kaechele has revealed two paintings hung in Tasmania's MONA are not Picassos and were, in fact, painted by her.

'Unwilling participant' helps secure major arts prize

'Unwilling participant' helps secure major arts prize

'Unwilling participant' helps secure major arts prize

'Unwilling participant' helps secure major arts prize

An "unwilling participant" captured hanging out with horses and an accomplished author bathed in moonlight are featured in two award-winning portraits.

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Aspiring doctor wants more 'familiar faces' in health

Aspiring doctor wants more 'familiar faces' in health

After the birth of her second son Kahlie Lockyer knew she wanted to be a paediatrician, following a lifelong passion of helping others.

Laura Jones' portrait of Tim Winton wins the Archibald

Laura Jones' portrait of Tim Winton wins the Archibald

Artist Laura Jones has won Australia's most prestigious art award, the Archibald Prize, with a portrait of author Tim Winton.

What would Banksy think? Big data steers mega art bucks

What would Banksy think? Big data steers mega art bucks

A multimillion-dollar company is using data to bring global entertainment to cities across Australia - but does it matter if what they offer is the real thing?

Painting within painting sheds light on hidden abstract

Painting within painting sheds light on hidden abstract

An artwork revealed inside a painting of a close collaborator brings an exciting edge to an exhibition of Australia's earliest and most important abstract art.

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Mystery of Mona Lisa's locale may have been solved

Mystery of Mona Lisa's locale may have been solved

Mystery of Mona Lisa's locale may have been solved

Mystery of Mona Lisa's locale may have been solved

The mysterious backdrop to one of the world's most famous works of art may have been solved by a geologist who has pinpointed a small town on a lake shore.

Mural a parade of rebellious heroes ... doing burnouts

Mural a parade of rebellious heroes ... doing burnouts

Mural a parade of rebellious heroes ... doing burnouts

Mural a parade of rebellious heroes ... doing burnouts

Indigenous artist Ryan Presley's giant mural that subverts traditional religious iconography is being installed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.

Streeton masterpiece sells for more than $1.8 million

Streeton masterpiece sells for more than $1.8 million

Streeton masterpiece sells for more than $1.8 million

Streeton masterpiece sells for more than $1.8 million

A painting by Australian impressionist Arthur Streeton that was out of public view for more than a century has sold well above expectations for $1.875 million.

Tiwi artist still painting despite works lost in crash

Tiwi artist still painting despite works lost in crash

Tiwi artist still painting despite works lost in crash

Tiwi artist still painting despite works lost in crash

Kaye Brown lost a whole collection of artworks in a truck crash three months ago but the Tiwi artist has kept painting while waiting on an insurance payout.

Banksy tree mural fenced off after apparent vandalism

Banksy tree mural fenced off after apparent vandalism

Banksy tree mural fenced off after apparent vandalism

Banksy tree mural fenced off after apparent vandalism

After making a splash on a wall near a London cherry tree, a mural by street artist Banksy has been boarded up following a suspected attack by vandals.

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Portrait painter Ralph Heimans, who has painted Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Mary of Denmark, is holding his first major exhibition in Australia.

Da Vinci exhibition illuminates Renaissance era genius

Da Vinci exhibition illuminates Renaissance era genius

Da Vinci exhibition illuminates Renaissance era genius

Da Vinci exhibition illuminates Renaissance era genius

Pages from Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus will be displayed at an exhibition dedicated to the Renaissance-era genius and painter of the Mona Lisa.

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Artist who paints on cardboard wins NSW gallery prize

Marikit Santiago, who paints large scale images of her family on found pieces of cardboard, has won the 2024 La Prairie Art Award.

Silo art paints portrait of pride in tiny country towns

Grain silos have become the canvas for impressive artwork for tiny country towns across Australia, painting a path to pride as well as prosperity.

Wally the Galah reunited with relieved hospital staff

Wally the Galah, a cherished painting stolen from an Adelaide hospital, has been returned to his rightful home after being found by a member of the public.

Andy Warhol art pops over to Western Australia

More than 50 works by pop art pioneer Andy Warhol, including his iconic Campbell's Soup and Elvis prints, are being loaned out by the National Gallery.

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The artist and the chef unveil a much-loved portrait

A portrait of chef Maggie Beer by artist Del Kathryn Barton has been revealed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra. Don't worry, everyone loves it.

From phones to flies, artist inspired by the everyday

Artist Nadine Christensen looks back on 25 years of painting with a rare career survey show.

Deadly sins masterpiece goes on show in Adelaide

The Art Gallery of South Australia has acquired a three-metre high painting by British artist Chris Ofili from his series The Seven Deadly Sins.

Picasso painting sells for more than $217m

Femme a la montre has become the most valuable work of art sold at an auction this year, with the Picasso work fetching more than $217 million.

Solo show sells out artworks on canvas ... or carpet?

Australian painter Gregory Hodge has returned from France for his latest gallery show in Melbourne, which has sold out before opening.

Popular art graduate show on song for Kiss fans

The ever-popular National Art School postgraduate show has had about 2000 people through the doors for the opening of its annual showcase.

'Real joy' to be had viewing Kandinsky's art in Sydney

New York's famed Guggenheim Museum has lent key paintings by Vasily Kandinsky to the Art Gallery of NSW for a major exhibition.

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