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Power and strength: Vincent Namatjira paintings on show

Power and strength: Vincent Namatjira paintings on show

A major survey of the work of Vincent Namatjira is opening at the Art Gallery of South Australia.

Artists painting the streets to lose height cover

Artists painting the streets to lose height cover

Artists painting the streets to lose height cover

Artists painting the streets to lose height cover

Changes to an insurance policy used by thousands of artists could leave them unable to install large projects or work on public art.

Global eye on Burrup art as heritage custodians gather

Global eye on Burrup art as heritage custodians gather

Global eye on Burrup art as heritage custodians gather

Global eye on Burrup art as heritage custodians gather

More than 1400 delegates from across the globe are coming to Australia to talk cultural heritage, monuments and sites for an international scientific symposium.

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Namatjira's new paintings sing of politics and power

Namatjira's new paintings sing of politics and power

New paintings by Archibald-prize winning artist Vincent Namatjira will go on show ahead of two major survey exhibitions of his work.

Rudd portrait provides open door to the imagination

Rudd portrait provides open door to the imagination

Kevin Rudd's official portrait captures a former prime minister at home and provides an "I Spy'' of symbolic objects open to the viewer's interpretation.

Play School presenter's portrait voted people's choice

Play School presenter's portrait voted people's choice

Jaq Grantford’s immense portrait of former Play School presenter Noni Hazlehurst has beaten 56 other Archibald finalists to win the People’s Choice award.

Bush gallery at Garma shows works in a different light

Bush gallery at Garma shows works in a different light

Artist Dhambit Munungurr has had her work selected for major shows and she's been a finalist in prestigious awards. She's happy painting in the bush.

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Restored Beckett artworks feature in 'Making it Modern'

Restored Beckett artworks feature in 'Making it Modern'

Restored Beckett artworks feature in 'Making it Modern'

Restored Beckett artworks feature in 'Making it Modern'

An exhibition of Australia's leading women modernist artists at the National Gallery of Australia features 24 newly restored works by painter Clarice Beckett.

Probe continues as Aboriginal art show rescheduled

Probe continues as Aboriginal art show rescheduled

Probe continues as Aboriginal art show rescheduled

Probe continues as Aboriginal art show rescheduled

The National Gallery will reschedule an exhibition of art from the APY Lands, but there is still an investigation under way into allegations of interference.

National Gallery clears APY artworks of interference

National Gallery clears APY artworks of interference

National Gallery clears APY artworks of interference

National Gallery clears APY artworks of interference

The National Gallery has cleared Aboriginal artworks in its postponed Ngura Pulka – Epic Country show of allegations of interference.

A kid at the big table: art prize picks fresh talent

A kid at the big table: art prize picks fresh talent

A kid at the big table: art prize picks fresh talent

A kid at the big table: art prize picks fresh talent

Finalists in a $100,000 art prize show landscapes that are pristine and polluted, urban and remote.

Women modernists stand in for postponed APY lands show

Women modernists stand in for postponed APY lands show

Women modernists stand in for postponed APY lands show

Women modernists stand in for postponed APY lands show

An exhibition of Australian women modernists will go on show following the postponement of a major Aboriginal art display due to allegations of interference.

Diego and Frida show reveals their politics and patrons

Diego and Frida show reveals their politics and patrons

Diego and Frida show reveals their politics and patrons

Diego and Frida show reveals their politics and patrons

Diego and Frida: Love and Revolution at the Art Gallery of South Australia is also about the couple's entrepreneurial patrons.

Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits

Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits

Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits

Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits

The winners of the Young Archie 2023 competition have been revealed, showcasing stunning works from the minds of Australia's best artists under 18 years old.

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National Gallery lends $174m Monet 'jewel' to regions

One of the most valuable paintings held by the National Gallery of Australia is being lent to a gallery in the NSW Northern Rivers region.

First jobs and losing athletes: memories on display

Images showing the beauty of trying and the difficulty in having a go feature in a new showcase of famed contemporary artists' works.

Australian embassy contacts dissident artist in Poland

The Australian embassy in Poland says it has offered support to a Chinese-Australian artist in Warsaw, as Chinese diplomats attempt to shut down his exhibition.

'Exceptional' newly discovered Tom Roberts auctioned

A newly discovered painting by Australian Impressionist Tom Roberts has gone under the hammer in the United Kingdom for $A18,600.

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Artist calls for Aust help as China tries to stop show

A Chinese-Australian artist says the Australian government should do more to help him, as Chinese diplomats attempt to shut down his latest exhibition.

Newly discovered Tom Roberts portrait goes under hammer

A newly found portrait by the leading Australian Impressionist Tom Roberts is up for auction in England.

Rarely seen Rembrandts on display in new exhibition

Rembrandt etchings are on show at the most comprehensive exhibition of the Dutch master's work in Australia in 25 years.

Bringer of joy John Olsen remembered at state memorial

John Olsen has been remembered at a state memorial service in Sydney as a bon vivant, a cook, philanthropist, teacher and mentor.

Artist dunked in freezing water wins Ramsay Prize

Performance artist Ida Sophia has taken out the $100,000 Ramsay Prize for young artists with her video examining the ritual of baptism.

Activist doubts Aboriginal art probe will stop meddling

Artist Richard Bell says a government investigation into allegations of interference in Aboriginal art won't solve anything.

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