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A towering new sculpture has touched down in Perth's Stirling Gardens, but its arrival has sparked a heated debate over public art, heritage, and community consultation.  A Cosmic Addition to the City Standing at 7 meters tall, the Boonji Spaceman is a gleaming blue astronaut sculpture by American artist Brendan Murphy.  Donated by Murphy, the City of Perth covered transportation and installation costs estimated between $150,000 and $250,000.   The artwork was championed by former Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, who envisioned it as a tribute to Perth's moniker "City of Light," a title earned when residents illuminated the city during...

Monash University's Museum of Art (MUMA) has announced the resumption of the postponed exhibition "Stolon Press: Flat Earth," featuring Lebanese-Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi.  The exhibition, initially delayed in March 2025, is now set to open on May 29, 2025, following a period of community consultation.  The postponement occurred after Sabsabi's dismissal as Australia's representative for the 2026 Venice Biennale by Creative Australia, due to concerns over two of his earlier works: "YOU," depicting deceased Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah with elements interpreted by some as divine, and "Thank You Very Much," a video installation featuring footage of George W. Bush and...

On May 5, 2025, Australia bid farewell to Dr. Race Mathews, a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and federal politics. A state memorial held at Melbourne’s Arts Centre on May 23 commemorated his profound contributions to public life, including his pivotal role in one of Australia's most intriguing art mysteries—the 1986 theft of Picasso’s Weeping Woman from the National Gallery of Victoria The 1986 Art Heist That Captivated a Nation In August 1986, the National Gallery of Victoria faced an unprecedented crisis when Picasso’s Weeping Woman, then valued at $1.6 million, vanished from its walls.  A group...

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Click On Titles and Images For Our Collections. Take Advantage of Buying 3 Artworks In 1 Transaction To Save 1. Digital Art & NFTs: The New Frontier Digital art has surged in popularity, with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) revolutionizing how art is created and collected.  These digital assets offer unique ownership experiences, resonating particularly with tech-savvy Millennials and Gen Z. Platforms like ArtNet News have reported significant increases in digital art sales, highlighting this trend's momentum.  2. Nature-Inspired Art: Bringing the Outdoors In After extended periods indoors, many are turning to nature for comfort and inspiration.  Artworks featuring landscapes, botanical prints,...