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French artist Théo Mercier's massive installation MIRRORSCAPE is a whole landscape of unwanted junk, found on his travels in Tasmania and sculpted in sand.

Thomas employs rhinestones and tiger-print to reflect on the representation of black women, while Linder appears covered in coloured goo at two concurrent shows

Allegations of fraud against Gisella Cardia, who drew pilgrims by claiming statue wept tears of blood

Emii Alrai homes in on Vesuvius, Cézanne and Manet go on display and Yayoi Kusama shows us her green fingers

Visual arts head Mikala Tai and program manager Tahmina Maskinyar resign in support of Lebanese-born artist

Meera thinks her treasured pieces deserve bespoke framing. Raf thinks the cost is unjustifiable. Your decision will put one of them out of the picture

Whether it’s heartbreak or joy, an endless embrace or a tragic break up, artists have long been grappling with our deepest emotion

To be selected as the artist and curator team to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale is considered the ultimate exhibition for an artistic team. To have your selection rescinded, as has now happened to the 2026 team of Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino, is without precedent.

New York man maintains innocence in alleged murder-for-hire plot

Constitutional expert warns referendum could be needed to change rules; Khaled Sabsabi axed to avoid ‘divisive debate’

The distinction given to the virtuoso — an artist recognized for exceptional skill and talent — is generated by their prominence and unique creative fortitude.