Oldest known painting discovered in Indonesian cave
Australian researchers say a painting, believed to be at least 51,200 years old, has been found in a cave on the east Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
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Aspiring doctor wants more ‘familiar faces’ in health
After the birth of her second son Kahlie Lockyer knew she wanted to be a paediatrician, following a lifelong passion of helping others.
Laura Jones’ portrait of Tim Winton wins the Archibald
Artist Laura Jones has won Australia's most prestigious art award, the Archibald Prize, with a portrait of author Tim Winton.
What would Banksy think? Big data steers mega art bucks
A multimillion-dollar company is using data to bring global entertainment to cities across Australia - but does it matter if what they offer is the real thing?
Mural a parade of rebellious heroes … doing burnouts
Indigenous artist Ryan Presley's giant mural that subverts traditional religious iconography is being installed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.
Tiwi artist still painting despite works lost in crash
Kaye Brown lost a whole collection of artworks in a truck crash three months ago but the Tiwi artist has kept painting while waiting on an insurance payout.
Silo art paints portrait of pride in tiny country towns
Grain silos have become the canvas for impressive artwork for tiny country towns across Australia, painting a path to pride as well as prosperity.
Rudd portrait provides open door to the imagination
Kevin Rudd's official portrait captures a former prime minister at home and provides an "I Spy'' of symbolic objects open to the viewer's interpretation.
Women modernists stand in for postponed APY lands show
An exhibition of Australian women modernists will go on show following the postponement of a major Aboriginal art display due to allegations of interference.
Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits
The winners of the Young Archie 2023 competition have been revealed, showcasing stunning works from the minds of Australia's best artists under 18 years old.
Bringer of joy John Olsen remembered at state memorial
John Olsen has been remembered at a state memorial service in Sydney as a bon vivant, a cook, philanthropist, teacher and mentor.
Julia Gutman wins Archibald with Montaigne portrait
Julia Gutman has won the $100,000 Archibald Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in Australian art, with her portrait of singer-songwriter Montaigne.
Funny how artist packs a punch with winning portrait
A portrait of comedian Cal Wilson by artist Andrea Huelin, titled Clown Jewels, has won the Packing Room Prize at the Art Gallery of NSW.
Australian artist John Olsen painting till the end
John Olsen, the acclaimed Australian artist and Archibald winner whose career spanned 60 years, has died at age 95.
Seasoned artist’s salty work bridges art-science divide
Sandra Selig will lull viewers into a cosmic trance with a pendulum of salt when she debuts her evocative work at Australia's leading contemporary art gallery.
Anyone can pop like Warhol at new show, his friend says
A new show looking at Andy Warhol in the era of social media is opening at the Art Gallery of South Australia.
Art revives memories of visually impaired
Memories of Australians with impaired vision are being brought to life through artworks on display at an innovative exhibition involving sight, touch and sound.
One suburb with biggest online art sales
Residents in one Melbourne suburb have racked up the most online purchases of art, with some other interesting locations revealed by a leading sales platform.
Artist responds after Queen mural defaced
A mural of the Queen has been painted over with the colours of the Aboriginal flag and fake blood has been smeared on the British consulate.
Archibald win ‘symbolic of cultural shift’
Indigenous painter Blak Douglas has won the prestigious Archibald Prize for his portrait of fellow artist Karla Dickens during the recent floods in NSW.