The Brunswick-based Beinart Gallery has always struck me as being rather unique among inner city galleries. While most inner city galleries such as Gertrude Contemporary (Preston) or Red Gallery (Fitzroy) predominately focus on conceptual works, Beinart exclusively exhibits figurative works. To the pedantic, these works cross the line between illustration and fine art. And yet,... Continue Reading →

RMIT's last exhibition, Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South had some interesting works, but due to time constraints and other commitments, I was unable to write a review. However, there were some works within this exhibition that stayed in my mind and are definitely worth writing about. One such work is... Continue Reading →

Often, the draw card of exhibitions tend to be the original works themselves, specifically classics, or works by renowned artists. This is evident with blockbuster exhibitions: Audiences are quite happy to stand in a large crowd, obstructing their view so long as they can catch a glimpse of an original. While authentic works are inherently... Continue Reading →

Who would've thought that the works painted by artists such as Arthur Streeton and Tom Roberts would end up being displayed near where they first painted decades ago? Banyule Council’s museum-standard Art Gallery 275, is privileged to have various works by the early Australian impressionists on long-term loan from the National Gallery of Australia (NGA).... Continue Reading →

Since late November, I have been bombarded with ads non-stop about TarraWarra Museum of Art's (TWMA) recent exhibition The City Wakes, The City Sleeps. This exhibition draws from TWMA's impressive collection to convey the social, cultural and economic themes surrounding the city. As I was unable to escape such advertisements (good job to the marketing... Continue Reading →

In various cultural institutions, there is a greater focus on representing women artists in exhibitions. Recent efforts can be seen with NGV (Women Photographers 1900-1975: A Legacy of Light), Bendigo Art Gallery (Frida Kahlo: In her own image) and even as remotely as Gippsland Art Gallery (Annemieke Mein: A Life's Work - A Retrospective). Whitehorse... Continue Reading →

I've often seen a meme circulating on the internet divided in two panels. On the top, Van Gogh's Starry Night and Leonard Da Vinci's Mona Lisa with the caption "Without a single degree, they created art that inspired generations". This is contrasted by the bottom panel with Maurizio Cattelan's Comedian and an installation of blank... Continue Reading →

When visiting NGV Australia at the Ian Potter Centre, I was struck by the volume and variety of art spanning from Indigenous art and pastoral landscapes to modernism and postmodernism. Nationally-recognised names like Sidney Nolan from the Heide circle and Margaret Preston are all represented. It is impressive that the NGV house many iconic works... Continue Reading →

Disclaimer: Sexual themes feature in this exhibition and images are included. Not for readers under 18 years of age. As an aspiring curator and art writer, it is important to try and keep an open mind. Rather than visiting one type of exhibition, one should visit as many different institutions and galleries as possible, so... Continue Reading →

From seeing these exhibitions, all these conceptual works of art are at odds with the heritage site of Bundoora Homestead. If viewed under the lens of institutional critique, the motivations behind these do make sense: All these exhibitions challenge colonial structures through environmentalism, anti-capitalism, queerness and femininity. All these messages are valid and do hold... Continue Reading →