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1 month ago | vaultmagazine.com | Alison Kubler

A New Era: Maud Page on Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of the Art Gallery of New South Wales Image credit: Portrait of Maud Page. Photograph by Anna Kucera It’s lovely to see you, Maud. Warmest, albeit belated, congratulations to you on your appointment as Director of the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Honestly, it couldn’t happen to a nicer person and someone who deserves it more. It's just such a lovely thing.

1 month ago | vaultmagazine.com | Alison Kubler

A Celebration of an Icon of Minimalism Image credit: Donald Judd at 101 Spring Street, New York,1972; photo © Paul Katz How did it come into the collection, and why is it so important? It resulted from a Museum of Modern Art in New York travelling exhibition, curated by Jennifer Licht, titled "Some Recent American Art." This exhibition visited Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Perth and Auckland.

1 month ago | vaultmagazine.com | Alison Kubler

‘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.

2 months ago | vaultmagazine.com | Alison Kubler

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.

2 months ago | vaultmagazine.com | Alison Kubler

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.