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'LOL I stole a gorilla': thief admits to silly mistake

'LOL I stole a gorilla': thief admits to silly mistake

A man has pleaded guilty to stealing a much-loved gorilla statue from a retirement village, telling a court he made a "very silly" mistake.

Whiteleys fail to sell at 'Mr Melbourne' art auction

Whiteleys fail to sell at 'Mr Melbourne' art auction

Whiteleys fail to sell at 'Mr Melbourne' art auction

Whiteleys fail to sell at 'Mr Melbourne' art auction

Three valuable artworks by Brett Whiteley were the centre of the late Ron Walker's art collection, but have been passed in at auction.

Exploring a mysterious art forest by a sewage plant

Exploring a mysterious art forest by a sewage plant

Exploring a mysterious art forest by a sewage plant

Exploring a mysterious art forest by a sewage plant

Intrepid explorers will be able to wander through a mysterious piece of world-renowned land art at a sewage plant as part of a major Australian design program.

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Rare artefacts on display for largest pharaohs showcase

Rare artefacts on display for largest pharaohs showcase

An exclusive ancient Egyptian exhibition focusing on pharaohs' lives and the people that served them will display rarely seen artefacts from the British Museum.

'The world disappears': hyperfocus helps artist soar

'The world disappears': hyperfocus helps artist soar

Rural artist Jodi Cramond explores the ups and downs of mental health through the depiction of birds, which she believes are the ultimate symbol of resilience.

Lego show brings the block party back to Australia

Lego show brings the block party back to Australia

Art of the Brick was an experiment when it first showed in Australia. The exhibition has since become a global success and returns to Melbourne after 13 years.

Famed American sculptor Richard Serra dies at 85

Famed American sculptor Richard Serra dies at 85

American artist Richard Serra, the "poet of iron" whose enormous steel sculptures have adorned outdoor spaces around the world, has died at 85.

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Pioneering Meadmore works reveal Australia's design DNA

Pioneering Meadmore works reveal Australia's design DNA

Pioneering Meadmore works reveal Australia's design DNA

Pioneering Meadmore works reveal Australia's design DNA

The most comprehensive collection of industrial designs by internationally renowned sculptor Clement Meadmore is going on public display for the first time.

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.

Call to heritage-list Sydney colonial statues snubbed

Call to heritage-list Sydney colonial statues snubbed

Call to heritage-list Sydney colonial statues snubbed

Call to heritage-list Sydney colonial statues snubbed

A push to heritage-list Sydney's colonial statues has been voted down by NSW Labor and the Greens in a move described as being part of ongoing "culture wars".

From eerie to obscure, her art the story of being human

From eerie to obscure, her art the story of being human

From eerie to obscure, her art the story of being human

From eerie to obscure, her art the story of being human

A new art installation has used the theme of day and night to traverse the spectrum of human emotion and the ideas of the unconscious.

Indigenous art work serves to honour Legacy centenary

Indigenous art work serves to honour Legacy centenary

Indigenous art work serves to honour Legacy centenary

Indigenous art work serves to honour Legacy centenary

An artwork of 100 Indigenous food bowls will go on display at the Australian War Memorial marking the centenary of the veterans' charity, Legacy.

Giant polka dot pumpkin sculpture lands in Australia

Giant polka dot pumpkin sculpture lands in Australia

Giant polka dot pumpkin sculpture lands in Australia

Giant polka dot pumpkin sculpture lands in Australia

A large polka dot pumpkin by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is being unveiled on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Ando's first Australian work a lush garden curiosity

Ando's first Australian work a lush garden curiosity

Ando's first Australian work a lush garden curiosity

Ando's first Australian work a lush garden curiosity

Japanese architect Tadao Ando's Australian-first project "MPavilion 10" beckons passersby to investigate it in a lush Melbourne garden.

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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.

'Offensive' statues of colonial figures to be reviewed

Colonial statues throughout the City of Sydney will be reviewed to offer a First Nations perspective on the history of the figures depicted.

Torres Strait artist brings Charm to National Gallery

Janet Fieldhouse is the first Torres Strait Islander artist to unveil a commission in the NGA's sculpture garden, and the process has been career-changing.

Top chefs may be no-waste, but what about the plates?

A ceramicist who makes tableware for high-end chefs says while restaurants work to reduce waste, the plates and bowls they use have a way to go.

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Web of intrigue as giant spider legs it to Australia

The striking art of a French-American artist nicknamed spider woman will strike fear into every arachnophobe when it opens in Australia.

Beams of light signal the start of futuristic festival

The Now or Never Festival in Melbourne features an art trail at Docklands as part of 17 days of events focused on digital art and futurism.

Thousand-year-old sculptures to be returned to Cambodia

Three valuable sculptures thought to be taken from Cambodia illegally will be sent back by the National Gallery of Australia.

Dada sculptures donated to National Gallery of Victoria

Two dozen sculptures by German-French artist Hans Arp, also known as Jean Arp, have been donated to the National Gallery of Victoria.

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