Visual Arts

The loss of Mo, Evie and Otis Maslin in the MH17 tragedy is etched on a nation’s soul. On Mother’s Day almost 10 years later, their mum shares her story of hope and resilience through art and daughter Violet.
Western Australia
Jade Jurewicz

How Marite Norris came back to life after her world ended

The loss of Mo, Evie and Otis Maslin in the MH17 tragedy is etched on a nation’s soul. Almost 10 years later, their mum shares her story of hope and resilience through art and daughter Violet.

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Richard Serra became world-renowned for his large-scale steel structures.
Visual Arts
Susan Haigh and Tran Nguyen

‘Poet of iron’: Famed American sculptor Richard Serra dies

American artist Richard Serra, the "poet of iron" whose enormous steel sculptures have adorned outdoor spaces around the world, has died at 85.

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Sydney-born painter Ralph Heimans is unveiling his first major Australian exhibition.
Visual Arts
Liz Hobday

Royal portraitist's debut Aussie show fit for a king

Portrait painter Ralph Heimans, who has painted Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Mary of Denmark, is holding his first major exhibition in Australia.

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Artist Callum Preston says his recreation of a 1990s style video store is a kind of 'time travel'. (HANDOUT/IMMIGRATION MUSEUM)
Visual Arts
Liz Hobday

The 90s Friday night video store ritual is back

Artist Callum Preston has brought back the era of VHS tapes and laminated membership cards.

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Yhonnie Scarce draws inspiration from annual visits to her South Australian birthplace of Woomera.
Visual Arts
Liz Hobday

Artist's glass clouds bring dark truths into the light

Artist Yhonnie Scarce is staging her biggest survey show yet, using blown glass to shed light on some dark topics.

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Former NBA player Carmelo Anthony near the artwork of Nelson Makamo at his home in Westchester, New York, on Oct. 27, 2023.
Visual Arts
The New York Times

Why top athletes are becoming players in the art market

Professional athletes have grown more serious about buying art in recent years, and their fame has helped make them taste-makers with the ability to help drive interest in contemporary art.

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Anneke Jamieson's painting of a breastfeeding soldier now hangs in Australian War Memorial. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Visual Arts
Stephanie Gardiner

The art prize that’s giving veterans a new lease on life

Napier Waller prize winners say art changed the trajectory of their lives after the military. The award highlights the experiences of defence force personnel.

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