A stunning exhibition that makes you lose all sense of space and time

A stunning exhibition that makes you lose all sense of space and time

Bundanon’s latest survey would be jaw-dropping in any gallery,in any part of the world.

  • byJohn McDonald

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If you want to understand Australian art,this exhibition is essential
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If you want to understand Australian art,this exhibition is essential

How one “old lady” from Central Australia overturned 200 years of indifference and made the rest of the world take notice.

  • byJohn McDonald
The most shocking thing about the NGA’s new sculpture is the price tag

The most shocking thing about the NGA’s new sculpture is the price tag

If Jordan Wolfson’s Body Sculpture is the future of sculpture,the medium is in trouble.

  • byJohn McDonald
‘All-encompassing experience’:Sydney Modern has found a perfect first exhibition

‘All-encompassing experience’:Sydney Modern has found a perfect first exhibition

Impressive in scale and scope,Louise Bourgeois:Has the Day Invaded the Night or Has the Night Invaded the Day? is an elaborate first venture.

  • byJohn McDonald
Bushfire paintings so convincing you can hear the roaring of flames

Bushfire paintings so convincing you can hear the roaring of flames

This outstanding exhibition lifts John R. Walker to the first rank of living Australian landscape painters.

  • byJohn McDonald
War,wildlife and weirdness dominate this women’s art prize

War,wildlife and weirdness dominate this women’s art prize

A controversial winner,but plenty of standouts at this year’s Portia Geach Memorial Award.

  • byJohn McDonald
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Art Gallery of NSW goes back to the future with summer exhibition

Art Gallery of NSW goes back to the future with summer exhibition

This year’s exhibition is a portrait of an immensely influential artist who has frequently been misunderstood by both his detractors and admirers.

  • byJohn McDonald
An irresistible,mind-boggling exhibition awakens sense of wonder

An irresistible,mind-boggling exhibition awakens sense of wonder

This display speaks to that inner child who can relate to so many diverse objects with freshness and immediacy.

  • byJohn McDonald
Politically charged or aesthetically ambitious? This show is the best of both worlds

Politically charged or aesthetically ambitious? This show is the best of both worlds

Despite all the dust,dirt and fog in these photographs,they are the product of a mind that operates with extreme clarity.

  • byJohn McDonald
No matter how crowded it gets,don’t miss these works at Sculpture by the Sea

No matter how crowded it gets,don’t miss these works at Sculpture by the Sea

Art critic John McDonald names his must-sees for this year’s event.

  • byJohn McDonald
Why Australia is destined to remain on the margins of international art

Why Australia is destined to remain on the margins of international art

Iron ore,coal and natural gas are never going to raise our international profile in the same way as creativity,imagination,and intellect.

  • byJohn McDonald