Art Collector Magazine

At the heart of Issue 116 is our most anticipated annual feature: Undiscovered & Underrated. Our writers have rounded up the unrepresented artists they believe deserve your attention right now — the names to know before everyone else does.

On the exhibition floor, our Previews section maps the notable shows to see across the region this quarter, while our critics step in close with Pull Focus — zeroing in on the major works that demand serious attention. We also have a full Art Fair Report covering the biennales and fairs to mark in your calendar, and our Look Out For guide flags the artists and presentations worth seeking out.

We turn to the artists making work that matters. Julie Dowling's portraits return power to those history has sought to erase. Richard Lewer maps political flashpoints and personal memory onto canvas. William Robinson's visionary engagement with the Australian landscape is examined by scholar Sasha Grishin. Frank Walter— a long-overlooked Caribbean visionary — receives his first Australian exhibition. And Merrick Belyea, Peter Gardiner, Caitlin Yardley, Olivia Chin, Matthew Newkirk, Telly Tuita and Callum Morton are all given critical attention.

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On the collecting side, Geoff Newton reflects on twenty years of Neon Parc and the instinct-driven philosophy that built one of Australian art's most enduring rosters. Perth physician and philanthropist Ian Bernadt shares a sixty-year collecting journey — and a lifetime of giving. And our team selects standout works to watch at the upcoming Aotearoa Art Fair.

We also look at current trends and issues in collecting right now: Are prints a serious proposition or just a starting point? Is photography the dominant force in the contemporary market? And can passion alone drive a collection built with intent?

Issue 116 is available now in print and digital editions.