Artists

Australian artists are struggling. To support those who tell Australian stories, we need to go beyond the government’s Revive policy

Taking lessons in stakeholder engagement from the business and government sectors can strengthen arts organisations and bring them close to their communities

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

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

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

The arts helped shine a light on issues in the past, and now in the 21st century, it could help define global ecological citizenship

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

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

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

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