#Australia

Women Artists

Minnie Pwerle: A Visionary Aboriginal Artist

Minnie Pwerle stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of contemporary art, leaving an enduring legacy through her vibrant and dynamic works. Her art...

Carlotta Mazzoli 14 October 2024

Impressionism

5 Things You Need to Know About Australian Impressionism

Australian Impressionism might not be as well known as its French counterpart, but this late 19th-century art movement was important to the country.

Kelly Hill 21 August 2024

Art of Australia & Oceania

Indigenous Australian Art: Traditions from a Fascinating Ancient Past

Indigenous Australian (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) culture is nowadays considered one of the most ancient in the world. Some historians...

Camilla de Laurentis 9 August 2024

Artwork showing a part of woman's face and one hand while the rest is hidden by the wall. Another person's hand is grabbing her neck. Art of Australia & Oceania

5 Australian Artists Everyone Should Know

Australia boasts a vibrant art scene shaped by its rich cultural heritage and unique landscapes. From ancient Indigenous traditions to contemporary...

Nikolina Konjevod 1 July 2024

Artist Stories

Albert Namatjira: Celebrating the Indigenous Artistic Pioneer in Australia

In a time when the Australian government imposed a highly discriminatory policy on Aboriginal people, Albert Namatjira (1902-1959) conquered the art...

Jimena Escoto 20 June 2024

Art of Australia & Oceania

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Looted from Australia

At the end of the 18th century, the British Empire added Australia to its territory. Since the infamous arrival of Captain Cook white people have...

Jimena Escoto 20 June 2024

Art of Australia & Oceania

Australian Art Through Time – Inspirations from Land and Sea

Separated by oceans and the present host of political and social barriers, Australia isn’t an easy jaunt away for a quick art appreciation weekend...

Guest Profile 20 June 2024

History

The Fascinating World of Victorian Cards & Postcards

Who doesn’t enjoy receiving a postcard from a loved one? An alternative to sending formal letters, postcards were first introduced during the...

Ruxi Rusu 7 February 2024

Sydney Opera House, Ko Hon Chiu Vincent, Sydney Opera House, 2015. Masterpiece Stories

Masterpiece Story: Sydney Opera House

From opening its door in 1973 to being part of the UNESCO World Heritage and one of Australia’s most iconic symbols of the modern era, the Sydney...

Camilla de Laurentis 7 January 2024

Museums Australia. Heide Museum of Modern Art, Bulleen, Australia Museum Stories

10 Museums to Visit in Australia

Australia may be better known for its beaches and natural wonders – and, of course, kangaroos and koalas. But it is also a country rich in art and...

Vithória Konzen Dill 27 September 2023