A culturally ambitious nation: OzCo’s new Strategic Plan
Aptly titled ‘A culturally ambitious nation’, Australia Council’s new Strategic Plan was launched yesterday by Senator George Brandis, Federal Arts...
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The Balnaves Gift
In 2011, long term Mosman resident and successful businessman Neil Balnaves AO donated a million dollars worth of paintings from his...
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A day at Cockatoo Island
Arriving in a windswept mess after a very blowy ferry ride from Circular Quay, I front up at the Cockatoo...
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At Home: It’s not all black and white
In this column we have been promoting NSW Aboriginal artists, both living and dead, to explore the contributions they make...
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Remembering World War I
If in some smothering dreams you too could paceBehind the wagon that we flung him in,And watch the white...
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Aztecs: Worth the sacrifice
In September, the touring exhibition Aztecs comes to the Australian Museum. M&G was lucky enough to see this at Museum...
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The ghost of shopping’s past
Imagine David Jones or Myer with separate entries for men and women. Once upon a time modesty in department stores...
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Every Breath You Take
For the second Tamworth Textile Triennial, which opened at Tamworth Regional Gallery in August 2014, the curator, Cecilia Heffer, asked...
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Overheard at the gallery
A trip to the gallery is typically a visual experience, but there also exists the sheer enjoyment of overhearing what...
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Is risk-taking in art dead?
In an essay for the latest Platform Paper titled Take Me To Your Leader: The dilemma of cultural leadership, Wesley...
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Why Cultural Facilities Matter
On the eve of Local Government Week, the most recent major research from M&G NSW was launched by the Minister...
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The muddy waters of art and money
Money and arts have long been bedfellows with patronage and partnerships going back to Renaissance times. Reports such as the...
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Fellowship, Mentorship and Volunteer Placements Announced
2014 Fellowship, Mentorship and Volunteer Placement Recipients Arts NSW congratulates the successful recipients of the 2014 Mentorship, Fellowship and Professional...
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Memorandum of good news!
Museums & Galleries of NSW has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korea’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary...
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Out Loud: Oral histories make a comeback
No, no, don’t cringe – we’re trying to break it to you slowly. Oral histories are making a comeback! So...
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At Home: Connecting to Jonathan Jones
Jonathan Jones, like other contemporary artists, works with whatever materials best communicate his needs. So far, he’s been leaning heavily on the fluorescent tube,...
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The little tank that could
To commemorate the centenary of WW1 and the raising of the 1st Light Horse (AIF) from the ranks of the...
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Retro winter fashion and wooden skis
With ski boots off for the day and life beginning to return to my feet, I head to the Thredbo...
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A pounce bag and a spray can
With the hype around the upcoming 2014 Archibald Prize, opening from 18th July at the Art Gallery of NSW, it...
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Changing spaces: Sydney’s ARIs
As we wave a sad farewell to the eminent Damien Minton Gallery who closes its doors this month, it’s reassuring...
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