We hope you enjoy and find inspiration in this list of books to read and gift this summer – from thought provoking memoirs, to poolside page turners and stand out coffee table books!

Amy Thunig has got her finger on the pulse of reality, power, politics and admirably her own emotions in this text that holds a mirror to Australia, warts, and all.

We hope you enjoy our first five suggestions of shows by Australian artists to see with free time in your own town, or on a road trip!

Sydney Modern is hosting an array of programs and exhibitions for you to be introduced to the fresh-look and feel of the gallery grounds.

Bohemian Negligence is poetic and lyrical. Bertie Blackman is a sage and positive voice in this at times turbulent memoir.

A true innovator, Barbara Hepworth’s contribution to the evolution of modern sculpture cannot be underestimated.

‘Speech Patterns’ at the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) presents a rich and layered dialogue between two contemporary artists Nadia Hernández and Jon Campbell.

Iranian women and men of all ages are protesting for their human rights and artists around the globe are trying to amplify their voices.

World renowned British artist Banksy is thought to have created seven new street-artworks in the war-ravaged towns of Ukraine.

The Cost of Living explores how our values effect how we relate to one another, physically, emotionally, and economically.

Dive into the 1990s alternative music scene in this major archival exhibition of over 200 original objects, imagery and ephemera drawn from the collection of music promoter Stephen ‘Pav’ Pavlovic.

The Bangkok Art Biennale presents standout Australian artists including the APY Art Centre Collective and Ben Quilty.

With the support of art collectors it is hoped that $100,000 will be raised to support Ukraine and Ukrainians.

What will future archaeologists discover about the way we live now?

Sally Gabori (1924–2015) is considered one of Australia’s most important artists. Her first solo-survey exhibition in Europe is on view now.

Liveworks celebrates contemporary performance practice and new works from Australian, Asia Pacific and First Nations artists.

The Ryan Sisters at Noosa Regional Gallery consider the precariousness of life and joy to be found in living it.

The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct Open Day offers one-off experiences, workshops and performances free to the public.

Buy art from Aboriginal artists exhibiting ceramics, jewellery, weaving, carving, textiles, photography, painting and print media.

Cressida Campbell colours the minutiae of the everyday in beautifully rendered woodcut prints and woodblock paintings.