In the modern world of advertising, it can be hard to know reality from fiction, especially in the realm of politics – GOMA's latest exhibition Propaganda? explores this theme of politically motivated art. more
Exhibiting the latest pick of new Queensland artistic talent, Fresh Cut 2012 opens at the Institute of Modern Art in Fortitude Valley this weekend. more
This weekend marks the 30th anniversary of the Queensland Art Gallery opening at South Bank. more
On October 15, 2011, the people of Yemen’s capital Sanaa protested against the rise of President Ali Abdullah Saleh resulting in nine deaths and dozens injured. Inside a mosque being used as a hospital for the injured, a woman held a wounded relative in her arms. It was this scene that Spanish photographer Samuel Aranda stumbled upon while working on an assignment for The New York Times in Yemen, and one he chose to capture. more
Bespoke is a new exhibition series at the Collectors Cafe at the Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, showcasing experimental furniture designs crafted from sustainable, recycled or reclaimed materials. more
James Street loves its Up Late events, none more so than tonight’s new Brisbane Indesign festival where fashion, interior design and art unite with music, food and drink to celebrate Queensland design culture. more
Unsuspecting cyclists, joggers and casual meanderers are in for a pleasant surprise as they cross The Goodwill Bridge this weekend, as a series of pop-up art works entice and intrigue along the bustling passage. more
Street art is forever reinventing itself. From stencils to paste-ups and dispatchwork to yarn bombing, the street acts as a canvas to some of the most creative, stealth and eclectic art works. more
Using the techniques that make up the stock of digital manipulation – cut, copy and paste – Brisbane-based artist Karl Shoobridge suggests that the finished form is second to the processes and techniques employed in creating his exhibition Cut Copy Culture. more
The first Australian expedition to the icy wilderness of Antarctica was led by Sir Douglas Mawson 100 years ago. The Brisbane Powerhouse's latest exhibition Down South is a celebration of the centenary of this epic voyage, as well as Australia's involvement in the country in the decades since. more
As you walk towards the impressive front glass doors of GOMA at South Bank, a distant blur of white scribbles becomes clearer, unfolding into the intricately detailed participatory drawings of Gosia Wlodarczak as she captures outlines of the people and environment around the gallery. more
Embodying the spirit of a daydreamer, an artist renders the dreams, images and themes floating about in their head onto canvas and, in turn, inspires those who view the work to continue dreaming. more
Photographer Nick Brandt has travelled a long way from the overcrowded streets of London to the abandoned plains of the Serengeti. His passion for animals, particularly those native to East Africa, has proven a catalyst to his creative process, and act as continued inspiration for his haunting photographs. more
Named after iconic Brisbane butcher known for his suave style and love of fabric, Angus Black is set to host a show where the cuts on display will be of the garment variety. more
For Ricky Maynard, photography is “an intimate conversation between two people”. more
From chartreuse to anthracite, the colour wheel contains a myriad of shades that go well beyond simple red, yellow and blue. Each of these is thought to contain the power to alter mood, a theme that has been explored by artist Dave Behren in his exhibition The Colour Within. more
Degas, Renoir, Rodin, Manet – from merely reading their names, dreamy mental imagery of tip-toeing through the impressive Musée d’Orsay on Paris’ left bank, gazing at the romantic works from the artists of the Belle Époque, begins to form. more
Providing a creative link between the realms of nature and culture, the Vera Möller exhibition delves into a seemingly underwater world. more
Adelaide-based artist Lucy Bonnin was looking after her boyfriend’s nieces, cutting and pasting collages together in a child-like fancy when she realised inspiration for her latest works. more
When surrounded by a sea of black umbrellas and grey clouds on a rainy day, your spirits can begin to soar after catching a glimpse of a vibrant rainbow peering through the clouds. more
