Artist News // September 2026

OLGA CIRONIS // LAWRENCE WILSON ART GALLERY
Mother Island brings together Olga Cironis (artwork pictured), Susan Flavell and Louise Monte, three artists that share a deep engagement with storytelling through material. Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, 17 October – 5 December.

MERRICK BELYEA // COLLECTION SHOW
Work by Merrick Belyea is included in Underground, bringing together contemporary and historical works from the Janet Holmes à Court Collection. Holmes à Court Gallery at Vasse Felix, until 12 January 2027.

JENNIFER COCHRANE // NATIONAL SCULPTURE SHOW
Sculptures by Jennifer Cochrane will be on display at Sculpture at Bondi, Sydney. 16 October – 2 November.

CATHY BLANCHFLOWER // AEON II
Cathy Blanchflower's new paintings were created this year on residency at Matdot Art Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. Nyisztor Studio, until 18 October.

ANDREW NICHOLLS // ART AWARD SHORTLIST
Andrew Nicholls has been announced as a finalist in The Lester Prize 2026. WA Museum Boola Bardip, 10 October – 29 November.

MINAXI MAY // ARTIST RESIDENCY
Minaxi May has been selected to take part in the Maitri Exchange in India this month, ahead of the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial 2027.