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The 'bald truth, according to Brett

Mr 52 Per Cent: Brett Cuthbertson in the packing room holding a painting by Renata Pari, one of this year's hopefuls.

After spending 26 years in the not-insubstantial shadow of former Art Gallery of NSW head packer Steve Peters, Brett Cuthbertson finally has his hands on the top job, making him arguably the nation's highest profile art critic.

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The art of war

Talk Less by Noke.

An exhibition of 20th century propaganda posters offers an insight into the power of advertising

Celebrity artists become brands for the super-wealthy

Quality over fashionability: Gow Langsford's Colin McCahon booth.

Celebrity artists are celebrated for their fame rather than the quality of their work with collectors hoovering up their works like the latest designer handbag or watch at the glamorous international Art Basel fairs.