Art

Ever wondered how artists create images of dinosaurs and other extinct animals? We go behind the scenes with a palaeoartist to find out how he brought an ancient "giga-goose" to life from a pile of bones.

Most of us find it hard to stomach seeing priceless artworks vandalised. But when we look back at the long history of attacking art in the name of protest, we seem to become far more lenient.

We've convened a literary cabal to look at the six authors and works vying for Australia's most prestigious literary award.

Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith has written about the lives of famous women including Julia Gillard and Germaine Greer. But what's driving her to tell these stories?  

She's renowned for her photography, but Australian-born, LA-based artist Polly Borland has used inspiration from the pandemic and her famous architect father to create a stunning sculptural exhibition.

It was one of Australian artist Jasmine Crisp's "biggest ever life dreams" to paint an original international mural — and she had only one week to do it.

Before botanical illustrator Maura Chamberlain made her way to Macquarie Island, her experience with sub-Antarctic plants was limited to those in the local botanical gardens. Now she knows what it's like to walk through them. 

Multiple artworks by Pablo Picasso have been relocated to a female toilet at Hobart's Mona, following an adverse court ruling which found a man was discriminated against when he was turned away from the women-only 'Ladies Lounge'.

The Sydney artist's children's book illustrations were detailed and realistic. But after a brush with a deadly infection, she adapted to a new painting style.    

The day after Zoe Strickland's son took his own life, she picked up a Sharpie pen and drew a picture. It would become the first entry in a series of grief diaries, and the birth of her stick figure character, Doodle Lady.

Ouroboros by Lindy Lee, based on the ancient tale about a snake swallowing its own tail, was commissioned by the National Gallery of Australia to celebrate its 40th birthday — and its $14 million price tag means it's the single-biggest ever investment in an artwork.

The world's most famous classicist helps unpack the mystery behind statue penis-size and shares her theory on why so many men are obsessed with the Roman Empire.

Stolen is based on the real-life experiences of members of the Stolen Generations. Its message is as relevant now as when the play was first written nearly three decades ago.

A collection of artworks by Frank Harding is Renmark's hidden treasure but not enough visitors know about it.

Operatic works, particularly traditionally religious oratorios, rarely depict queer characters. But this new Australian work brings reverence to the harrowing true story of a historical gay hate crime.

The "trailblazing" Australian artist — who won the Archibald in 1985 — had a career spanning more than 80 years and was painting right up until he died.

Jason Arrow is reprising his lead role as Alexander Hamilton, and he says it's a thrill to bring the story back with many new cast members in tow.

As Caitlin Foord prepares for her third Olympics, a stunning 14-metre-high mural in Wollongong celebrates her journey. The mural captures her dynamic style and features her beloved dog, Peach, inspiring young athletes to dream big.

Frank Harding built a studio and art gallery for himself in the 1970s and filled it with magnificent works. It has been untouched since his death and his daughter would like more people to come and appreciate its treasures.

The heartbreak emoji is a near-universal symbol, but it hasn't always been that way. So how else was heartbreak depicted in art, and where did our modern version come from?

An artist whose work captured the beauty of Sydney Harbour is being honoured two years after his death.

Sydney-based artist Laura Jones has won the Archibald Prize for her portrait of author and conservationist Tim Winton, becoming only the 12th woman to win the prize in its 103-year history.

Laura Jones has won the 2024 Archibald Prize for her portrait of Tim Winton.

Acclaimed artists Anni and Josef Albers were highly influential in the Bauhaus movement. Their works and love story are now set to be celebrated at the National Gallery of Australia.

Rhys Nicholson, Cameron James, Geraldine Quinn, Wil Anderson and Nath Valvo unpack why Australian comedy is making an unexpected turn towards the earnest.