Spirit of Enquiry Refreshing

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Heysen Sculpture Biennial 2019

24 February – 30 April 2019

Review
Kirsty Darlaston

Published 17 April 2019
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Yurtu Ardla

South Australian Museum

Review
Darren Jorgensen

Published 16 April 2019
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Curiouser and Curiouser

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

Review
Ann Finegan

 
 

Published 23 January 2019
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The 9th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art

QAGOMA

Review
Jasmin Stephens

Published 22 January 2019
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Unhallowed Arts

Various venues, Perth

Review
Darren Jorgensen and Gemma Weston

Published 18 January 2019
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The Partnershipping Project

Burnie Regional Art Gallery

Review
Seán Kelly

Published 18 January 2019
Riddoch
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6th Guangzhou Triennial

Guangdong Museum of Art

Review
Darren Jorgensen and Tami Xiang

Published 18 January 2019
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Jude Adams: Narratives from the Family Album

artroom5

Review
Zoe Freney

Published 10 December 2018

Exhibition review Moet and Chandon Touring Exhibition Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery Hobart 12 February - 22 March 1992 and touring

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Arthouse and Beyond
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The Ownership of Cultural Meaning: Local Museums and Access
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Repatriation of Papua New Guinea's Cultural Heritage
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Abel Tasman at Dunedin
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Museums and Technology: A Recession Boom?
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