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From Louis Vuitton to a public toilet: Marc Newson’s acclaimed career
The London-based Australian has been recognised for his stellar career which includes designing Qantas lounges, a concept jet and now a public toilet in Tokyo.
- by Garry Maddox
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Rising waters and a mystery pearl keep ACMI visitors guessing
Angela Tiatia’s Dark Current is a dreamy exploration of colonialism and climate change.
- by Lenny Ann Low
One of the world’s most significant galleries rethinks its collection
London’s Tate Modern museum has appointed Kimberley Moulton as an adjunct curator, specialising in First Nations and Indigenous Art.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
The art fair that’s become the exact event that Sydney needs
We’ve seen it happen with Sculpture by the Sea, Vivid and, most recently, the Women’s World Cup.
- by John McDonald
The artwork that’s a ‘frozen moment in time’ for returned soldiers
Artist Alex Seton has chosen glass to make his striking monument to a generation of traumatised soldiers.
- by Dilpreet Kaur Taggar
Chainsaw artist turns ‘chunk of wood’ into beach beauty
Currumbin’s 21-year-old seaside sculpture festival helped one northern NSW artist bounce back from a devastating injury.
- by Nick Dent
Sidney Nolan works formerly owned by a lord go under the hammer – with an important caveat
Lord McAlpine, who first came across the artist thanks to a Qantas in-flight menu, owned at least 42 of his works. Now they’re hitting the open market for the first time.
- by Elizabeth Flux
Tricks to bagging bargains (and a Warhol) at Sydney’s biggest art fair
Fears of recession are unlikely to put off Australia’s well-heeled art collectors from snapping up million-dollar artworks for sale at Sydney Contemporary.
- by Linda Morris
Free harbour vantage points for New Year’s fireworks released
Minns government says it has brought an end to user fee charges for Sydney’s world-famous fireworks’ display.
- by Linda Morris
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‘Boy, there’s some crap out there’: Blunt words on Australian architecture
Prolific architecture writer Stephen Crafti on what he likes and what he loathes, and why we should demand more of design.
- by Dominic Powell
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Minns government scraps Powerhouse Museum rebuild at Ultimo
After eight years of turmoil, the museum will be given a more modest $250 million revamp. The government promises the savings will go towards schools and hospitals.
- by Linda Morris