Tag: Art
Ghosts, ruins and forced migration: the 2017 Australian Venice Biennale exhibition opens
An exhibition of work by artist Tracey Moffatt has opened at the permanent Australian pavilion in Venice designed by Denton Corker Marshall.
Coincidences: an exhibition by John Wardle Architects
John Wardle Architects’ exhibition Coincidences will be on display at the University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning as part of the 2017 National Architecture Conference fringe programme.
‘Dubious concepts’ in a temporary city: 227768c
A Melbourne-based collective works “across and between” architecture, art, events and technology to make work that challenges architectural assumptions.
Dream homes: Architecture and popular imagination
A recent installation by artist Lara Tumak, Imaginary Architecture, asked, “is it possible to create architecture out of nothing more than dreams?” As Naomi Stead discovers, the installation offered profound observations about urbanity and architecture’s place in popular imagination.
John Wardle Architects’ Coincidences exhibition – Canberra
John Wardle Architects’ exhibition Coincidences will be on display at Hotel Hotel’s Nishi Gallery in Canberra until 17 February 2017.
Lyon Housemuseum to open new public gallery
The Lyon Housemuseum has unveiled the design of a new $14.5-million expansion that will become a new public gallery.
$15k global prize for art and design books
The National Gallery of Victoria has established a new international publishing prize to coincide with the gallery’s annual Melbourne Art Book Fair.
Finalists’ designs revealed for new Shepparton Art Museum
The shortlisted designs for the $34.5 million new Shepparton Art Museum are on exhibition for public comment.
Ha Architecture designs pavilion for Shimmerlands festival
Ha Architecture, Product and Environment in collaboration with Ben Sibley has designed a pavilion for Shimmerlands festival at the University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus.
The Melbourne School of Design’s MSDx student show
The Melbourne School of Design’s end-of-year student show, MSDx, showcases the imagination and new narratives of the MSD’s students.
Ararat arts precinct designs revealed
The Victorian government has revealed the concept designs for the redevelopment of Ararat’s new arts precinct by Williams Boag Architects.
Sibling creates folly for Public Art Melbourne Biennial Lab
The City of Melbourne’s inaugural Public Art Melbourne Biennial Lab has launched, with performances and “activations” on display at the Queen Victoria Market from 17 to 23 October.
Art of suburbia: Howard Arkley (and friends…)
Held at the TarraWarra Museum of Art in Victoria’s Healesville, a retrospective of Howard Arkley’s iconic paintings and inspirations gave insight into his exploration of suburban Australia.
Two new public artworks for Green Square
Green Square will receive two new public art pieces: a light tower that shows real-time environmental data in abstract watercolours and a repurposed vintage plane that encourages people to reflect on migration.
Competition to design regional art gallery
The Greater Shepparton Council has announced design competition for new Shepparton Art Museum in regional Victoria.
Light installation on Melbourne tower interprets real-time weather
A Bruce Ramus-designed LED artwork, which changes appearance as it interprets the weather, will light up the facade of Lend Lease’s 888 Collins Street tower in Docklands, Melbourne.
Rose Seidler Mural replica installed at Grosvenor Place
A giant replica of architect Harry Seidler’s Rose Seidler Mural has been installed on the rooftop of the new Piazza at Grosvenor Place.
Public Art Melbourne Biennial Lab artists revealed
A new project at Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market is designed to provoke ideas about the role of public art in the 21st century.
What does Assemble’s Turner win mean for architecture?
Architecture collective Assemble’s win in the Turner Prize is a coup for socially engaged practice. What does it mean for architecture to be considered art?
Fiona Hall: Wrong Way Time
Fiona Hall brings her mix of clocks, camouflaged creatures and foreign currency to Venice at the inaugural exhibition in Denton Corker Marshall’s Australian pavilion.