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.
Dr Wolf Mayer runs guided tours through the tunnels beneath Parliament House to give visitors the chance to see a puzzling piece of Canberra’s ancient history.
“My purpose is to identify the quintessential elements and intrinsic dignity of architectural works and to convey these often, nebulous attributes through the visual power of form. I try to encapsulate this in a single image.”– John Gollings.
The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) in Canberra is taking action to recognise the contributions of female identifying artists from different cultures, places and times, celebrating the insight and understanding their artistic practice affords us.
This International Women’s Day, we congratulate artist Karla Dickens who has been invited to create a new work for the Art Gallery of New South Wales entrance, to be launched in 2021 as the institution celebrates its 150th anniversary.
The Australian National Maritime Museum brings the internationally acclaimed ‘Wildlife Photographer of the Year’ exhibition to Sydney with a showcase of 100 spectacular images of some of the most fascinating creatures that inhabit the natural world.
Breaking Glass marks a new wave for Australian opera, one that resists the classical notions of a male-centric perspective. Sydney Chamber Opera are working in partnership with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s ‘Composing Women Program’ to present new technologies and music by female composers.
Tina Havelock Stevens’ experience as a drummer and documentary filmmaker comes through as she synthesises visual and aural mediums in a way that engulfs viewers.