Artists

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Art can be anywhere
Project Anywhere, a ten-year-long global exhibition program, explores the where and when of art outside the traditional exhibition circuits

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How the VCA’s history can help shape Melbourne’s future
As the VCA celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, what lessons can Melbourne’s post-lockdown artists draw from the institution’s rich history?

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The arts and Australia’s mental wellbeing
As we all recover from long COVID-19 lockdowns, the creative arts can support our mental health – but we need ongoing and joined up research to better understand its impact

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What can the arts do in the face of climate change?
The arts helped shine a light on issues in the past, and now in the 21st century, it could help define global ecological citizenship

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The woman who stitched her way into art history
Known for her bold and bright work, artist Mirka Mora was a trailblazer for women artists in the 70s, bringing ‘feminine techniques’ to the forefront of art

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The joy of a first commission
One of Australia’s most significant multidisciplinary artists, Sally Smart, reflects on the momentum around her first commission, and how young artists must connect with the world around them

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Making a lasting impression
An ambitious new project brings together the world’s masterpieces with emerging artists to create the next generation of groundbreaking art

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The perfection of David
Michelangelo’s statue of David is an iconic statement on physical perfection and continues to inspire emerging artists, says a University of Melbourne expert.

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An interview with Tom Crago
He’s the CEO of Australian video game developer Tantalus Media, a restaurant owner, a former triple-jump champion, a PhD candidate … oh, and an artist at the blockbuster NGV Triennial exhibition

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Jon Cattapan: A portrait of the artist as a new director
As he begins a new role as Director at the Victorian College of the Arts, Jon Cattapan talks life, loss and longevity in one of his most cherished places: his studio