Art

Brisbane artist Phoebe Paradise turns the tension between Queenslander houses and their environment into works of gothic, sci-fi art. 

The statue stands at 1.3 metres tall and was donated to the Maritime Museum of Tasmania, after spending much of its existence hidden from view in a private home.

The acclaimed British artist trades tennis balls and tattoos while unveiling his signature work at the National Gallery of Victoria.

The Bald Archies offer a satirical take on the big events of 2023, and this year feature sports stars like Sam Kerr and Pat Cummins alongside politicians like Peter Dutton.

The Brisbane Portrait Prize will allow AI artworks for the first time in this year's competition in a move that has left some in the industry "uneasy".

Leading contemporary artist Tacita Dean, the artist behind MCA's summer blockbuster exhibition, reflects on the influence of time, loss and serendipity on her work.

Michelle and Sam Crisp were appalled to find a mass of marine debris wash up on their local beach. But rather than send the waste to landfill, they transformed it into art.

Michelle and Sam Crisp were appalled to find a mass of marine debris wash up on their local beach. But rather than send the waste to landfill, they transformed it into art. 

She is one of Australia's most celebrated and collected artists, but her identity and her art have long been misunderstood. This major exhibition wants to set the record straight.

The vibrant handprint display tells hundreds of unique stories about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture and unites some of the country's most respected Indigenous trailblazers.

When they are not growing food and raising livestock, Bill Hotson and Courtney Young can be found with brushes in their hands, expressing their deep connection to the country via their art.

Sydney is chock-full of art and culture right now, with festival shows being staged everywhere from the beach to basements to the best theatres. But how do you choose which to see? We've got some tips for you.

Sofonisba Anguissola, Lavinia Fontana and Artemisia Gentileschi were renowned in the 16th-century art world, but their achievements were written out of history. A new exhibition lifts the curtain on their extraordinary works. 

David Wadelton has become somewhat of an expert when it comes to front yards. The Melbourne photographer has taken well over 1,000 photos of these cultural touchstones, which he says are disappearing as people knock down old houses.

Artist Peter Lawson has travelled the world selling his paintings, and says it all began with a stroke of inspiration from his great-uncle and famous Australian poet Henry Lawson.

The career of Townsville artist Peter Lawson is one that follows in the footsteps of his famed great uncle Henry Lawson.

Australian artworks are featured among thousands of others that have been digitised and included in a time capsule sent to the moon.

Based in the tiny Indigenous community of Nauiyu, in one of the most remote corners of Australia, Kieren Karritpul is one of a select few artists from Australia who have been invited to exhibit their work at Colomboscope.

Police say a man entered the hospital's cardiology unit and stole a large painting before strapping it to his car and driving away.

A Canberra couple creates a space for those with autism or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder to make art among like-minded people.

Ancient craftsmanship collides with augmented reality in an art project taking the world-renowned 'Ku' dog sculptures of Aurukun into a new dimension with the next generation of artists.

From master chefs and iconic artists to sporting legends and trailblazing politicians, Australia lost some of its most loved — and most controversial — icons this year.

Andrew Rovenko's otherworldly photographs of his daughter wearing an astronaut costume attracted fans from all over the world — and now feature in a coffee-table book.

Margaret Beechey Rothery painted for most of her life, but a love of trying new things has seen her sculpting skills be recognised.

Trained to ride as a girl by a retired British cavalry officer, Margaret Rothery's lifelong love of horses has helped her mould a new passion for sculpting.