NEWS FOR COLLECTORS

The Sails turn 50

September 13, 2023

The Sydney Opera House will be hosting a Birthday Festival to mark their half-century.

Performance Space celebrates 40 years

September 13, 2023

Carriageworks’ Performance Space presents Liveworks 2023 to celebrate its legacy.

Tarnanthi Festival returns to South Australia

September 13, 2023

The latest edition will feature an art fair, exhibitions, talks, performances, workshops and more…

Another remarkable addition to the N.Smith Gallery stable

September 11, 2023

Vipoo Srivilasa joins Sydney gallery.

Adelaide Biennial announces artist lineup for 2024

September 11, 2023

Hosted by the Art Gallery of South Australia, the biennial’s 18th edition promises to be the most impressive yet.

The countdown is on!

September 5, 2023

Sydney Contemporary is just around the corner...

WAMA Art Prize goes to Victorian Artist

September 1, 2023

Martin King takes out major acquisitive prize, with works by Zena Compton, Johanna Weiss and Lizzie Horne also praised.

N.Smith Gallery adds Sally Scales to its stable

August 16, 2023

Sydney gallery expands its already impressive family.

The people have spoken at the Ramsay Art Prize

August 16, 2023

Zaachariaha Fielding has won the People’s Choice Award.

Six artists and designers recognised at the National Indigenous Fashion Awards

August 16, 2023

Indigenous Fashion Projects has announced who snagged the top spots at the 2023 NIFAs.

Winners of the Telstra NATSIAA announced

August 16, 2023

The annual award recognises the practices of Keith Wikmunea, Julie Nangala Robertson, Owen Yalandja, Brenda L Croft, Anne Nginyangka Thompson, Jimmy John Thaiday and Dhalmula Burarrwaŋa.

Mai Nguyễn-Long joins Michael Reid

August 16, 2023

Multidisciplinary artist follows presentation at Berlin Biennale with new representation.

The Commercial welcomes Jazz Money to its stable

August 16, 2023

Wiradjuri/Irish artist joins Sydney gallery.

Lineup of Primavera revealed

August 2, 2023

Six new faces will be making an appearance at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Charity art sale Incognito Art Show is now live online

August 2, 2023

More than 1,800 works are up for sale – but by who?

14th annual Firstdraft Auction is now open

August 2, 2023

Get your bids in before August 4th.

Future of the Sydney Biennale is looking bright

August 1, 2023

The biennale’s 24th edition will be titled Ten Thousand Suns.

Sydney Contemporary announces new director

July 31, 2023

Zoe Paulsen has been hired for the top job.

Hadley’s Art Prize reveals $100,000 prizewinner

July 26, 2023

Vicki Yatjiki Cullinan triumphs with her rendition of the Australian landscape.

Sydney Contemporary announces Installation Contemporary, and more…

July 20, 2023

Further updates from Australasia’s largest art fair.

Cooee Art to become Art Leven

July 19, 2023

One of Australia’s most respected Indigenous galleries enters a new era.

DAAF is back and bigger than ever

July 14, 2023

The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair brings together 70 Art Centres for its 17th edition.

September will see the return of Desert Mob

June 28, 2023

Desart has announced a stellar line-up for their 2023 edition.

James Makin Gallery welcomes Rebecca Wallis

June 28, 2023

The Melbourne gallery adds acclaimed Auckland-based artist to its stable.

36th churchie goes to Wiradjuri artist

June 22, 2023

Joel Sherwood Spring nabs emerging art prize.

THIS IS NO FANTASY Welcomes Haji Oh to Their Stable

June 14, 2023

Textile artist joins Melbourne gallery.

Platon to Headline Ballarat International Foto Biennale

June 6, 2023

People Power – Platon to exhibit more than 120 of the renowned photographer’s portraits.

Valerie Taylor Art Prize Makes a Splash

June 6, 2023

Joan Ross announced as inaugural winner.

Fourth Edition of NIAF to Launch NAIDOC Week

June 6, 2023

The National Indigenous Art Fair to be held in Sydney.

Sumer Comes to Auckland

May 29, 2023

New Zealand-based gallery opens its new space with a bang.

Starkwhite Levels Up With New Gallery Space

May 29, 2023

New Zealand-based gallery moves onwards and upwards after 23 years.

Ramsay Art Prize Goes to Ida Sophia

May 29, 2023

Australia’s most generous prize for under forties awarded to Adelaide-based artist.

Countdown to the Ramsay Art Prize Announcement

May 25, 2023

The winner of the $100,000 prize will be revealed this Friday.

Sullivan+Strumpf Adds Daniel Crooks to Its Stable

May 25, 2023

The artist is scheduled to exhibit at the gallery's Sydney space in March 2024.

Art + Travel: Ngununggula Midwinter Festival

May 25, 2023

Ngununggula presents the 2023 Midwinter Festival.

Sebastian Henry-Jones Selects Churchie Finalists

May 23, 2023

Preeminent emerging art prize to show at the Institute of Modern Art, Brisbane.

Paula Savage Receives 2023 Melbourne Design Week Award

May 23, 2023

Artist’s contributions to the FOCUS exhibition recognised.

Hadley’s Art Prize Finalists Revealed

May 22, 2023

One of thirty artists to win $100,000.

Spring1883 Is Back

May 22, 2023

The contemporary art fair Spring1883’s eighth edition will be held at The Hotel Windsor, Melbourne.

7th Edition of Sydney Contemporary: What You Need to Know

May 17, 2023

Carriageworks will welcome back the blockbuster art fair.

Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize Reveals Winners

May 17, 2023

Acquisitive prize provides platform for women artists in all mediums – as well as significant winnings.

Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize Announces Winner

May 16, 2023

Louise Tate’s self portrait snags top spot.

D’Lan Contemporary Heads Stateside

May 9, 2023

Melbourne gallery to open new space in New York.

Julia Gutman named Archibald Prize Winner

May 9, 2023

Artist has won the 2023 Archibald Prize for portrait of singer-songwriter Montaigne.

Teo Treloar Joins Olsen Gallery

May 3, 2023

Sydney gallery and South Coast artist are drawn together.

Countdown Begins for IMA Auction Night

May 2, 2023

Works go under the hammer for the Institute of Modern Art’s Benefit Auction.

Barry Keldoulis Departs Sydney Contemporary

April 18, 2023

After 10 years as Fair Director, Keldoulis heads in another direction.

Canberra Glassworks Reveals 2023 Artists in Residence

April 18, 2023

18 artists have been selected to progress their practice, including John Brekke and Robert Fielding.

Poet of the brush John Olsen passes

April 14, 2023

The preeminent Australian artist has died aged 95.

ARC ONE Heads to New Places With Latest Addition to its Stable

April 12, 2023

Russian-born artist Marina Rolfe joins Melbourne gallery.

Aiko Robinson Partners Up With Auckland-based Gallery

April 12, 2023

Gow Langsford Gallery adds new artist to its stable.

Revealed Returns to Fremantle Arts Centre

April 11, 2023

Showcase of diverse and innovative Aboriginal Art will open in May.

Dobell Drawing Prize Winner Announced

March 31, 2023

Work by Jane Grealy awarded first place.

Get revved up for the CUT N POLISH: Artist Car Boot Sale

March 29, 2023

One of a kind event returns to Carriageworks for a second year.

Sydney sees new gallery devoted entirely to installation art

March 20, 2023

Work by Tim Georgeson is now open to view 24/7 at Passage, Haymarket.

Marion Abraham to be represented by Sullivan+Strumpf

March 20, 2023

The Sydney/Melbourne gallery nabs Tasmanian painter.

Sydney to be set aglow by John Olsen and many more.

March 20, 2023

The full Vivid line-up has now been announced.

Perfect Pair for Fox Jensen and Fox Jensen McCrory

March 20, 2023

International artists Shila Khatami and Mark Francis find representation with local galleries.

Melbourne Design Fair set to turn heads this May

March 20, 2023

The work of more than 150 designers will be on display at this year’s edition of the fair.

Megan Cope to be guest of honour at Institute of Modern Art gala

March 17, 2023

Quandamooka artist selected for the IMA Annual Gala and Benefit Auction.

Winner of La Prairie Art Award announced

March 16, 2023

Thea Anamara Perkins to be the recipient of the 2023 edition of award supporting women artists.

Incognito Art Show returns with over 1,000 registrations in three days

March 15, 2023

The show where both amateur and professional work sells for $100 returns in July for its third year.

Hugo Michell Gallery goes across the Pacific to expand its stable

March 2, 2023

Canada-based artist Marc Etherington now represented by Adelaide gallery.

First Nations artist to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale 2024

February 15, 2023

Archie Moore’s exhibition will be curated by Ellie Buttrose.

Sophie Gannon Gallery now representing Jonathan Ben-Tovim

February 13, 2023

Artist and designer joins Melbourne gallery’s stable, shining a light on global trends.

Art Fair Report: Out in Force

February 13, 2023

Art fairs for your travel calendar in the next quarter.

Quiet work makes a statement at Vicki Torr International Year of Glass Prize

February 10, 2023

Canberra artist wins both first place and People’s Choice Prize.

Michael Reid Gallery nabs India Mark

January 31, 2023

The globetrotting gallery expands its stable with still-life artist.

Emma Coulter joins James Makin Gallery

January 24, 2023

The Melbourne gallery adds a splash of colour to its stable.

Aotearoa Art Fair Announces Lineup

January 23, 2023

The 2023 iteration of the Auckland-based fair includes 14 international galleries.

Woollahra Sees New Lindy Lee Work

January 9, 2023

One Bright Pearl now on view at Blackburn Gardens at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf.

Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts announces Exchange Program Artists

December 10, 2022

Their first exchange with Taiwan and Singapore sees four artists take up an international residency.

4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art bids farewell to their Artistic Director/CEO

December 10, 2022

Amrit Gill will depart in February 2023.

N. Smith Gallery adds Danie Mellor to its stable

December 10, 2022

Sydney gallery announces representation of multidisciplinary NSW-based artist.

Bundanon’s Siteworks continues as part of the Sydney Festival

December 9, 2022

Siteworks 2022: From a Deep Valley heats up in the new year with their ongoing program of art and performance.

The Sydney Modern Project opens new doors

December 3, 2022

The Art Gallery of New South Wales unveils its expanded exhibitions spaces, and Art Collector gets an inside view with deputy director Maud Page.

Small painting takes out nation’s biggest portrait prize

November 30, 2022

Victorian artist Graeme Drendel takes out Doug Moran National Portrait Prize with portrait of fellow artist.

Image: Ikuntji Artists' booth, Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair, 2022. Photo: Michael Jalaru Torres

Record Sales at Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair

November 26, 2022

DAAF sees $4.33 million in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art sold.

Desart’s online Christmas MarketPlace returns this weekend

November 16, 2022

Virtual MarketPlace offers the best of Central Desert Art in lead-up to gifting season.

Artists announced for The National 4: Australian Art Now

November 16, 2022

53 artists and collectives to show ambitious new works.

Mike Hewson makes his debut with Michael Bugelli Gallery

November 16, 2022

Artist unveils imaginative $2.5 million dollar playground in Melbourne.

Head On Photo Award Winners for 2022 announced

November 16, 2022

Boasting a prize pool of $70,000, Head On Photo Awards offers Australia’s most significant prize for photography.

2022 Firstdraft Auction now live

November 11, 2022

Annual art auction returns on site this year, with 200 artworks by diverse talent up for sale.

Plans progressing for new Northern Territory Art Gallery

November 9, 2022

Construction tender to build state of the art Darwin gallery awarded to Sitzler.

Glenn Barkley goes back to his roots, curating and exhibiting in a show exploring the history of his hometown

October 31, 2022

The Shoalhaven Regional Gallery show opens this Summer

Carriageworks announces Sydney Festival 2023 Program

October 28, 2022

Headlining exhibitions by leading Australian artists include Paul Yore, The Huxleys, Thea Anamara Perkins, and the Sydney debut of immersive performance work by Speak Percussion.

The 2022 Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship Award Winners Announced

October 28, 2022

Six young artists have been awarded the Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship.

Louise Zhang begins new chapter at N.Smith Gallery

October 26, 2022

Acclaimed Chinese-Australian painter joins N.Smith Gallery family.

Jhana Millers announces representation of Ruby Wilkinson

October 26, 2022

Up-and-coming, Pōneke-based painter joins Wellington gallery's stable.

Bundanon announces 2023 artists in residence

October 25, 2022

150+ multi-disciplinary artists and researchers awarded residencies in largest Australian program of its kind.

DESIGN Canberra set to take over the capital

October 25, 2022

For its ninth edition the Canberra festival boasts its biggest line-up yet with an eclectic range of disciplines including architecture, interior design, metalwork, and digital media.