Review
AI can do any many things, but can it replicate these drawings?
Drawing will always be present because it captures the vital creative impulse that links the eye, the mind and the hand.
- by John McDonald
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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
Expect serpents, ships, oxen and elephants in this opera superhero story
A wrap of the week’s reviews, including Pinchgut Opera’s Giustino, new Australian musical Driftwood and Shelley Lasica’s performance-exhibition at AGNSW.
- by Sue Williams, Harriet Cunningham and Peter McCallum
APY Lands art investigation the elephant in the Wynne Prize room
The country’s oldest art prize is awarded for best landscape painting of Australian scenery or figure sculpture.
- by John McDonald
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
Review
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
Review
Archibald Prize
Who will win this year’s Archibald Prize? A critic shares his bet
It’s usually easy to spot the winner within five minutes - not this time.
- by John McDonald
Fame is power: Andy Warhol’s embarrassing pictures of the rich and famous
Had Warhol been alive today he would enjoy one of the biggest social media followings on the planet and be the star of a popular reality TV show.
- by John McDonald
After protests and politics, a troubled country turns to art
Tensions with China have acted as a discouragement for some dealers and collectors.
- by John McDonald
The best art shows to see in Sydney this weekend
From unnerving pale blue skies to piles of gravel that resemble pyramids - these are the small gallery exhibitions not to miss.
- by John McDonald
Will ‘the Global South’ provide a new opportunity for Australian artists?
Australian dealers often find it too expensive to participate in overseas art fairs and are rejected when they apply for flagship events.
- by John McDonald