Art & Antiques
Art, antiques, collectibles, buying guides, galleries, artist profiles written and compiled by our team with more than 25 years professional experience.
Guide to Collecting Vintage Film Cameras
Collecting vintage film cameras can be a rewarding and fascinating hobby. These cameras not only serve as historical artifacts but also provide a tangible...
Cobb & Co: The Pioneers of Australia’s Stagecoach Era
In the mid-19th century, as gold fever swept through Australia, the demand for reliable transportation across the vast and rugged landscape surged. Enter Cobb...
Affordable Art Fair returns to Melbourne
The Affordable Art Fair is set to return to Melbourne this winter, transforming the Royal Exhibition Building with thousands of new artworks from over...
Chemist’s Cure for Classic Car Collectors
A remarkable collection of rare vintage and classic cars, amassed over nearly 60 years by twin brother pharmacists, is set to go under the...
How to Read a Picture: Understanding the Language of Art
A great master of the art of appreciation of art, Kurt Rossacher of Vienna, demanded to see with nose first, eyes, tongue, heart, and...
Amos Gebhardt wins National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024
The National Photographic Portrait Prize 2024 has highlighted the artistic prowess of both established and emerging talents from across Australia. Featuring works from 34...
John Radford’s Sculptures in Western Park, Auckland
Western Park on Ponsonby Road in Ponsonby, Auckland, is a history and art treasure trove. Spanning 20 acres, though it appears much smaller from...
Top 10 Rare Valuable and Collectible Vinyl Records
Collecting vinyl records can be more than just a hobby; it can also be a lucrative investment. Some records have become incredibly valuable due...
Art finance company Art Money on hold, refinances
Update 8 June 2024: "The business I founded, Art Money, has run out of operating capital and I’ve let down a lot of people...
Shaun Gladwell’s Archibald Prize Portrait of Julian Assange
The 2024 Archibald Prize, Australia’s most prestigious portrait award, has once again ignited conversations and sparked debates with its eclectic mix of subjects and...