Art
Why Philip Guston’s work is still causing headaches for galleries
One of the truly great artists of the late 20th century, the artist managed to alienate friends and admirers with a single exhibition.
- by John McDonald
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Scott Morrison favourite Tina Arena quits Australia Council board
Arena was appointed by former prime minister Scott Morrison, who called his interest in her “bordering on unhealthy”.
- by Linda Morris
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Indigenous art
Why acclaimed Aboriginal activist Richard Bell won’t vote Yes
The renowned Australian artist has taken centre stage in one of London’s showcase venues.
- by Rob Harris
The $1 million piano that plays itself (just as well, because its owner can’t)
The new $7 million Steinway Gallery in Armadale is backed by Lindsay Fox, a big fan of the world-class German-made pianos.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Opera Australia executive payments increase by half amid turmoil
The company’s latest annual report shows a huge spike in executive payments, and an overall loss for the year.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Review into major Indigenous art collective over authenticity doubts
The reputation of the prestigious APY Art Centre Collective is under a cloud, following claims white administrators altered works to make them more collectable.
- by Karl Quinn
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Arts
Ancient stolen treasure to be returned to Nepal by Art Gallery of NSW
A centuries old sculpture stolen in 1975 will be returned to Nepal by the Art Gallery of NSW as part of a global push to repatriate plundered treasures.
- by Linda Morris
The portraits that didn’t make the Archibald Prize cut
Here are the best of the works that were rejected for the nation’s most famous art prize.
- by John McDonald
‘Contentious’ portrait among Archibald rejects celebrated in own show
A semi-nude portrait of Sydney performance artist Betty Grumble didn’t make the cut for this year’s Archibald Prize, but has been hung at the SH Ervin Gallery’s Salon des Refusés.
- by Linda Morris
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Archibald Prize
Archibald youthquake? How the young stole old art prizes
It’s clear the organisers are more determined than ever to market the Archibald and Wynne Prizes as cutting-edge contemporary events.
- by John McDonald
Archibald Prize 2023 as it happened: Julia Gutman takes out $100,000 prize for portrait of singer Montaigne
It’s arguably the biggest day on the arts calendar in Australia and this year’s pool of finalists was suitably impressive. Look back over our live coverage of the big announcement.
- by Helen Pitt, Kate Lahey, Linda Morris and Kerrie O'Brien