Culture
Art & design
Picture of strength wins inaugural Darling Portrait Prize
The winner of Australia's newest art prize has been announced.
- by Nick Galvin
Latest
Arts
Walsh Bay costs hit $370 million, with taxpayers affected
The state government has conceded the arts precinct has nearly trebled in cost and taxpayers will also make a contribution towards the reopening of the Theatre Royal.
- by Linda Morris
Arts
'Living art': New life for heritage ferry
A vintage Sydney ferry has received a makeover for the 22nd Biennale of Sydney.
- by Linda Morris
Exclusive
Arts
An illuminating experience for artist and beholder comes to city laneway
A lightbox tribute to Australian female leaders and feminist slogans has been installed at Reiby Place.
- by Linda Morris
Indigenous art
Acclaimed Indigenous artist celebrated in top New York show
The extraordinary work of the late Emily Kame Kngwarreye will show in New York this month.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Opinion
Spectrum
Adelaide biennial: the fright stuff
Artists today are always trying to warn us about something, and the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art gives them full measure.
- by John McDonald
What's on
From All About Women to the French Film Festival: Your guide to the week
Your guide to what's happening in Sydney this weekend and beyond.
- by Josh Dye
Japanese Modernism NGV
Japanese Modernism is an exclusive exhibition by the National Gallery of Victoria showcasing works of Asian Art Deco paintings, prints, design and fashion.
Architecture
Rival Parramatta Powerhouse Museum designs remain under wraps
Calls are mounting for the public to see all shortlisted designs for the new Parramatta Powerhouse Museum.
- by Linda Morris
Good Weekend
Mirrors are now becoming an art piece, not just a practical surface
New-wave mirrors are curved and bisected, the surfaces softly tinted, the frames brightly coloured. They can be artfully faceted and propped against the wall.
- by Karen McCartney
Good Weekend
It’s difficult not to view John Bartley's works in relation to the bushfires
The late starter has become one of the most dedicated and consistent Australian abstract painters of his generation.
- by John McDonald