Online the ‘Story Tellers’ exhibition features a display 21 works with click-through links for an in-situ viewing experience of seeing the works hung on the gallery walls, a downloadable catalogue, and the show can also be explored by taking a virtual tour.
‘Absolute Humidity’ uses weather as a device to unpack theories on transnational identities, ecological threats, migration, nationalism; providing a reflection of on artistic practices and subsequent impact of the weather in the Asia Pacific.
After being halted by COVID-19, SCCI has reconfigured its landmark Fashion Hub symposium into a six-week virtual offering.
Over the first weekend in April, a charity art auction and online exhibition closed it’s bidding to support a COVID-19 emergency response by Bridging Hope Charity Foundation and Vermillion Art gallery in Sydney. The sales of the artwork are dedicated to helping UNICEF lessen the global impact of the epidemic, focusing on reducing human transmission and ensuring children get access to essential services.
Art galleries across the nation are transforming their bricks and mortar creative spaces into virtual theatres to bring art and exploration into our lives while we sit out the arduous task of social distancing and have a go at navigating a new world order.
Sullivan+Strumpf have launched the first edition of their newly developed online Viewing Rooms with a digital presentation of the exhibition ‘What do the birds say?’ featuring a new body of work by Australian artist, writer and curator Glenn Barkley.
On 6 April, the 22nd Biennale of Sydney NIRIN is taking its powerful showcase of art from around the world to new heights with the launch of a virtual Biennale, a first for art biennales world-wide in response to the Covid-19 pandemic that is sweeping the world.
These new circumstances give us time to listen and be inspired by the diverse stories and ideas of others. There are hundreds of Podcasts covering a multitude of interesting subjects from art, politics, comedy, science, music, parenting, teen life, kids books, true crime, fiction, stories on life…
After coming to Sydney to study postgraduate Art History, Yvett Klein volunteered as a translator and writer at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, before applying for a position with Bonhams — sharing they were looking to establish an Asian art department in Australia. “In a sense I grew with the department,” Klein says.
Circular fashion is at the forefronts of people’s minds, as slowly, the industry is changing in response to sustainability.
I think it is feasible to say that to conquer the challenges we face during these surreal and unnerving times it is important to keep our mind, body and spirit energised. We’ll need exercise, fresh air, sunshine, good food, connection to our loved ones, work if we can, a sense of humour and of course art, culture and entertainment to captivate us in creative exploration.
‘Head On Photo Festival’ piques our interest in contemporary fine art photography, portraiture and photojournalism with the presentation of the 11th annual festival.
Musicians from near and far are tapping into the technologies of digital broadcasting to bring their performances to our screens via live-streaming.
Art has an important role to play in offering solace and inspiration. With over 90% of the NGV Collection available online and a host of content produced specially for this period, the Gallery remains accessible even while our doors are temporarily closed.
Register now and be at the ready to immerse yourself in the skill and creativity on show in the inaugural Art Basel ‘Viewing Rooms’ for your chance to add to, or start your art collection or just enjoy the works while showing your support for the visual arts in these uncertain times.
Without a tutu or dance shoe in sight, the Sydney Dance Company brings experimental and expressive dance to the fore.
The coronavirus pandemic will cause a shut down leaving many casual workers in the arts exposed. Chris Endrey argues the government must help.