FOOD & DRINK, ARTS & CULTURE, LIFE & TRAVEL
Spanning over five decades of work, this exhibition is the first to comprehensively explore the legacy of one of Australia’s most influential abstract artists. Running until 9 March 2026, it’s a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Nixon’s bold, experimental world.
Sullivan+Strumpf Naarm/Melbourne is thrilled to present Puffs, a new exhibition by internationally celebrated Australian artist Polly Borland. Opening on 27 November and running until 20 December 2025, Puffs marks an exciting evolution in Borland’s sculptural practice, showcasing fresh works that expand on her acclaimed Morph (2018) and Nudies (2021) series. This is a Melbourne sculpture activation, similar to the gallery’s latest in Sydney. A Playful Exploration of Form and Restraint Known for her surreal and abstracted depictions of the human form, Borland’s latest body of work continues her exploration of soft sculpture and photography. Puffs introduces a series of 3D works sculpted on live performers wrapped in Borland’s signature bulbous forms, as seen in recent exhibitions like BOD (2023) and Blob Out (2023). However, this new series takes a bold turn, embracing restraint by revealing silhouettes without the signature padding, offering glimpses of the body within. The result is a collection of deeply engaging forms—both beguiling and unsettling—that invite viewers to search for meaning. These sculptures, at once familiar and alien, reflect the paradox of human existence: our imperfect excellence. As Borland herself notes, her work is driven by a relentless sense of exploration, continually evolving to push the boundaries of her artistic vision. A Career of International Acclaim Polly Borland is one of Australia’s most recognisable contemporary artists, with a career spanning decades and a practice that has captivated audiences worldwide. From her early editorial portraits for leading magazines to her groundbreaking artistic explorations in photography and sculpture, Borland has consistently challenged and redefined… Read More
The National Gallery, right in the heart of London that’s home to the world’s most renowned collection of Western paintings, has announced a monumental transformation as it steps into its third century to the tune of a massive pledge funding that will change the Gallery as we know it. Don’t miss seeing Joseph Wright’s From the Shadows while it’s on show in the National Gallery. With an unprecedented £375 million in pledged funding, including two of the largest single cash donations ever reported for a museum or gallery, the institution is embarking on its most ambitious project since its founding 200 years ago. At the heart of this transformation is the launch of an international architectural competition to design a brand-new wing. This addition will expand the Gallery’s capacity to house its growing collection and elevate the visitor experience. The competition is expected to attract a mix of established and emerging architectural talent, promising a design that will reflect the Gallery’s global stature. A new era for the National Gallery The new wing, to be built on the site of St Vincent House, will mark the third phase of the Gallery’s masterplan, initiated in 2018. This space, once a hotel and office complex, was acquired nearly 30 years ago with the vision of future expansion. The project, named Project Domani, will not only enhance the Gallery’s physical footprint but also transform the surrounding area between Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square, creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for visitors. The new wing will incorporate cutting-edge building… Read More
The Heide Museum of Modern Art has announced an exciting new exhibition by celebrated Australian artist Nell, set to take over the iconic Heide Modern building. Titled Face Everything, this ambitious thematic survey will showcase more than 85 works spanning Nell’s 30-year career, including over 50 new creations, in a site-responsive transformation of the historic space. A home reimagined Drawing inspiration from the domestic history of Heide Modern and its surrounding gardens, Nell will reimagine the former home of John and Sunday Reed as both a nest and a gallery—a place of shelter, memory, and shared experience. The exhibition will incorporate found household objects alongside natural motifs from the Heide landscape, such as birds, snakes, apples, leaves, and eggs. These elements will animate the space through tapestries, mosaics, sculptures, and intimate works, paying homage to the Reeds’ vision of a “gallery to be lived in,” where art, nature, and daily life are seamlessly intertwined. Nell’s works will explore the tension between the fleeting and the precious, combining everyday materials with meticulously hand-crafted forms. The result is a layered environment that reflects on life cycles, care, tenderness, gendered labor, animism, pop culture, rock and roll, religion, and art history. Blurring boundaries between inside and outside The exhibition will also engage with the architectural vision of David McGlashan, who designed Heide Modern to blur the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. Nell’s works will echo this integration, speaking to both the physical connection between the house and its natural surroundings and the psychological interplay between inner and… Read More
A celebration of Renoir’s most iconic works, featuring over 50 masterpieces, Renoir and Love will explore the artist’s most experimental and ambitious period, spanning the mid-1860s to the mid-1880s. This will be the first Renoir-focused exhibition at the National Gallery since 2007.
Newcastle Art Gallery has received an extraordinary donation of 25 works from the private collection of renowned philanthropists Simon Mordant AO and Catriona Mordant AM. This incredible gift marks the largest single contribution the Mordants have made to one institution and signifies a pivotal moment in the gallery’s history as it prepares to unveil its much-anticipated expansion. Set to open its reimagined space on 26 September 2025 during the New Annual Festival, Newcastle Art Gallery stands at the forefront of a new era, doubling its exhibition space to showcase its world-class collection alongside ambitious temporary exhibitions. The donation from the Mordants is a testament to the gallery’s cultural significance and evolving vision. A Gift That Transforms Lauretta Morton OAM, Director of Newcastle Art Gallery, expressed her gratitude and excitement for the gesture.“Having known Simon for several years, I have always admired his and Catriona’s incredible support for artists and the broader arts sector globally. This gift represents the vision for our reimagined gallery—to be locally grounded, nationally engaged and globally minded. Such is the significance of this collection that we will honour it with a special exhibition in 2026 to share these remarkable works with our community.” Simon Mordant AO echoed these sentiments, highlighting the universal power of art to connect communities.“Catriona and I believe that art should be seen and enjoyed by the widest possible audience,” Mordant shared. “When deciding which institutions could best house part of our collection built over 40 years, Newcastle stood out for its dynamic leadership and commitment to the… Read More
Renowned for his interdisciplinary practice, Wong explores the politics of identity and representation through film, performance, painting, and installation. His works often re-stage iconic scenes from world cinema to examine the construction of individual and national identities.
With more than 15 years of experience crafting large-scale artistic and cultural experiences, Dennis brings fresh energy and a commitment to sharing stories rooted in place and community.
This spring, the National Gallery is set to unveil an extraordinary glimpse into Renaissance art with the presentation of the Carracci Cartoons in Room 1.
Get ready for a jaw-dropping encounter with a giant inflatable ape, as Sydney Contemporary sets the stage for an art fair like no other.
