art
In pictures: satellite art of Australia
Science & EnvironmentThere are more than 4,800 satellites orbiting Earth. They bristle with sensors – trained towards Earth and into space – recording and transmitting many different wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.
Young Aussie artists reimagine Belanglo State Forest in new exhibition
History & CultureBelanglo, a new exhibition being held at aMBUSH Gallery on Thursday, will explore the controversial history of Belanglo State Forest, the site of Australia’s notorious backpacker murders.
Scribbly gum moths, Australia’s original bush artists
WildlifeFar better than any artwork from the abstract expressionism movement, our native scribbly gum moths have been making a canvas out of eucalyptus trees for millions of years.
State Library asks artists to remix and reimagine old works
NewsThe #createarthistory competition, started by the State Library of Victoria, asked artists to harness the library’s collections to create new works. And the winners are in.
GALLERY: the Blaschkas’ tiny glass sea anemones
WildlifeBlaschka models were created in the 1800s by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka to replicate marine invertebrates, including the sea anemones pictured in this gallery. The idea of Blaschka models came about as a result of the difficulty in preserving real-life specimens, which could not be put on display or be used for educational purposes as traditional methods of preservation caused fading and distortion. Here, you can admire the handwork of the Blaschka family, who created a formidable business selling these delicate glass models to museums around the world. The Blaschka models are now on display in the 200 Treasures exhibition in the Australian Museum’s Westpac Long Gallery. You can read more about the history of these Blaschka models in the upcoming issue of Australian Geographic which hits stands on 2 November.
The enduring spirit of the Archibald Prize
History & CultureThe finalists for the 2017 Archibald Prize have been announced.
The craftsman behind the best emu eggshell art
History & CultureThis veteran craftsman has carved nearly 1000 pictures into emu eggs.
Aussie artist brings animals and birds to life with beautiful detailed portraits
WildlifeSydney-based artist Janet Luxton says she hopes to portray the diversity and individuality of her subjects through these detailed painted portraits.
GALLERY: Hill End, NSW
History & CultureOnce brought to life by one of NSW’s largest gold rushes, the now tiny town of Hill End has played a central role in Australia’s art world for generations. From Russel Drysdale to Brett Whiteley, Margaret Olley to John Olsen, Hill End has played muse to the best in the business. Today the tradition continues, with some of Australia’s foremost artists calling the town home. All photos by Don Fuchs. Read more about Hill End in AG#135, out now.