Art auction highs of 2024.

This is what Australian art collectors splashed out on in 2024

Fourteen Australian paintings cracked $1 million this year,dominated by one high-flyer. Here’s what to expect in 2025.

  • Linda Morris

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Destination art:The best exhibitions to see around Australia while on holiday

From surrealist masterpieces to David Bowie’s handwritten lyrics,we’ve rounded up the museums and galleries where you should spend your time and money.

  • Elizabeth Flux,Nick Galvin,Linda Morris andNick Dent
The Opera House displays poppies on the sails in recognition of Remembrance Day.

Proposed cap on lighting of Opera House sails abandoned

New guidelines which took effect on Friday bar the projection of international flags,texts,logos or emblems and corporate logos from the sails.

  • Linda Morris
Powerhouse president,David Borger,says there is a lot riding on the opening of the Parramatta museum.

‘We don’t want to be too stuffy’:New Powerhouse boss on what we can expect

The new trust president overseeing delivery of the Parramatta Powerhouse says the two million visitors can expect an “unpretentious” museum experience.

  • Linda Morris
The Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney’s Circular Quay.

‘Gauntlet moment’:Major Sydney art gallery introduces $20 admission fees

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia’s new entry fee will send shockwaves through the arts sector.

  • Linda Morris
The gardens are technically known as hanging gardens.

Art Gallery of NSW’s newest artwork is revealed – and it’s alive

Sydneysiders have their first chance to walk into Jonathan Jones’ living “hanging gardens” atop the land bridge of the Eastern Distributor.

  • Linda Morris
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The Boys Vocal Program has been run by the Department of Education for more than decade.

Focus on NAPLAN stifles arts and music education:report

Perceptions that art and music are “bludge” subjects are among factors depriving NSW students of a well-rounded arts and music education,a parliamentary inquiry has found.

  • Linda Morris
2024 Archibald Prize winner Laura Jones with her portrait of writer Tim Winton.

NSW wants all ‘reasonable ideas’ on ditching taxes for artists

Win the $100,000 Archibald prize and you’ll pay a sizeable chunk in tax. But bet on the winner and you’ll keep the lot. The NSW arts minister hopes to change that.

  • Linda Morris
Opera Australia’s Phantom of the Opera was a crowd pleaser.

Federal body to review Opera Australia governance

Creative Australia has commissioned a review into the nation’s biggest performing arts company,in the wake of backstage drama.

  • Linda Morris andNick Galvin
New board appointments:David Borger,Bob Debus,Cathy Foley and Bob Carr.

Who’s in,who’s out as Labor figures head cultural leadership shake-up

ALP veterans head a list of 10 new prestigious appointments to the state’s leading galleries and museums.

  • Linda Morris