Alison Kubler

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‘Time for Women!’: 20 Years of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women Image credit: Emma Talbot, The Age/ L’Età, Installation view, Time for Women! Empowering Visions in 20 Years of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women, Florence, Italy, 2025. [Photo: Ela Bialkowska, OKNO Studio]. There have been nine winners of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women over its 20-year history, and each of them has enriched the award’s legacy with journeys of discovery, engagement, and artistic development.

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Contemporary Tasmanian Women Artists: Exploring Place, Process and Poetic Connection Image credit: Jo Chew, Dopamine, 2025, oil on canvas, 82 x 61 cm. Courtesy of Despard Gallery. Now in its second iteration, Contemporary Tasmanian Women Artists at Despard Gallery continues to gain momentum and significance.

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Creativity Thrives on Wellness: Why Artists Should Prioritise Health There’s no doubt that pain can spark meaningful work–some of the world’s greatest art has emerged from struggle. However, emotional depth doesn’t have to come at the expense of well-being. True creativity isn't about suffering endlessly; it’s about transforming life’s experiences, both painful and joyful, into something meaningful. For that, a clear, well-rested mind is just as important as raw emotion.

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An Interview with Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zaunier Image credit: Japanese Breakfast. Photo: Pak Bae How would you describe For Melancholy Brunettes (and sad women)? I think it's my most mature work. It's a very guitar-focused album.

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An Agitation of the Air: A Challenge to the Blueness of Autumn’s Approach Image credit: L-R, then below: Matthew Johnson, Aureola IV and Aureola II, 1999, oil on linen, 57 x 48 cm; Moments in Civilisation (Invisible Cities),1998, oil and perspex, dimensions variable, Installation view, Lennox Street Gallery, Melbourne, 4-29 March, 2025. Photo: Christian Capurro. Courtesy Lennox St. Gallery The transitional essence of March fills the air.