National Gallery of Victoria

Beneath the slick surface appearance of the National Gallery of Victoria’s blockbuster exhibition is a timid exploration of Australia’s colonial legacy

Tender yet brutal, Deacon's work melds violence and merriment at the NGV, Melbourne

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‘Compass: MCA Collection’ at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art focused on both what it means to be a black person and a woman in Australia

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Alice Rawsthorn on the Italian design duo’s response to ecological and political concerns