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NLA exhibition a ‘settler-colonial view’ of 19th century Australia

The National Library's new exhibition, A Nation Imagined: The Artists of the Picturesque Atlas, shows Australia presented 135 years ago.

Civic street art celebrates Olympic BMX rider Caroline Buchanan

Today the final brushstrokes dried on a mural inspired by Olympic BMX rider Caroline Buchanan’s homegrown talent and tenacity.

Local street artist wins Endeavour House mural competition

A well-known face from Canberra’s arts scene, James Small has won the competition to design a new mural for Endeavour House in Manuka.  Better known as Smalls, the 26-year-old artist received the most...

Emerging artist illustrates connection to nature at Craft ACT exhibition

An earthy, palpable portrayal of Australian wildlife in response to last summer’s bushfires is one of 79 works being shown as part of Craft ACT’s Emerging Contemporaries exhibition.

Capital Brewing’s latest beer is inspired by love

Created in conjunction with the National Portrait Gallery (NPG), Capital Brewing Co.’s new ale is designed to reflect the “sometimes sweet, sometimes sour nature of romantic love”.

Bringing street art to the backyard

Many Canberrans used the initial pandemic lockdown as an opportunity to get creative, especially when it came to home renovations, including bringing street art to the backyard. Among them was Fraser resident, Olga,...

Know My Name showcases the often forgotten art of Australian women

A celebration and showcase of Australia’s female artists from 1900 to present, the first instalment of the National Gallery of Australia’s new flagship exhibition Know My Name features more than 350 works...

Krystal Hurst a NATSIAA finalist again

Canberra-based Indigenous artist and jewellery maker, Krystal Hurst, has once again been named a finalist for NATSIAA, after being first nominated in 2019.

School striker paints artworks for climate change

Impressive local teenage activist and artist Alice Harcourt is making waves on the climate change front, merging her passion for the environment and art to make a difference.

Paddock to plates

There’s an intrinsic connection between food and the ceramic tableware upon which it’s presented. For chefs and restaurant owners at the top of their game in the food service industry, it’s of vital importance, and is...

Artworks to activate the shores of Lake Burley Griffin

Forty-nine sculptures will be temporarily exhibited on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin, on Aspen Island through Bowen Park, Henry Rolland Park and to the Kingston Arts Precinct as part of biennial...

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