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How Gemma Leslie Turned a Kitchen-Table Fundraiser Into a Creative Studio, One Poster at a Time

What began as a lockdown fundraiser has grown into a creative studio, with Gemma Leslie's colourful posters finding their way into homes across Australia. In partnership with Australia Post, she shares how she's scaled the business while staying true to its community roots.

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Ryan Presley Wins Prestigious Indigenous Art Prize With Renaissance-Inspired Painting

The Queensland-based artist takes home $100,000 as the main winner at Australia’s richest and longest-running Indigenous art awards.

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Robert Fielding Wins Australia’s $100,000 Hadley Art Prize With a Stack of Rusted Cars

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“It’s Like Doing a Puzzle”: Max Copolov Recreates Family Photographs From Slivers of Wood

No paint. No dye. The Melbourne-based furniture maker depicts intimate moments through the centuries-old craft of marquetry, inlaid into sleek cabinets, coffee tables and floor lamps.

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Win: An Exclusive Mulga Print and Limited-Edition Merch

Bring a burst of colour and cafe culture into your home or workspace with a one-off artwork and merch drop by Sydney artist Mulga and The Alternative Dairy Co.

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For Street Artist Mulga, Inspiration Is Everywhere – From Surf Breaks to Corner Cafes

The Sydney-based artist’s quirky, playful murals celebrate nostalgia and the great outdoors. In partnership with The Alternative Dairy Co., here’s what inspired his latest series of paintings.

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How Gemma Leslie Turned a Kitchen-Table Fundraiser Into a Creative Studio, One Poster at a Time

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