As the founder and curator of BLAC Fridays and an art lover and maker in his own right, Mink Magazine was intrigued as to what makes Dave Hooper tick. We caught up with him for a chat that left us with a greater appreciation for artistic pursuits and all things arty.

The exhibition, This is Curating is about explaining the art of curation and the relationship between artist and curator. It is a group exhibition that presents 40 works by artists based in Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Oslo and Berlin.

There are many reasons why people find art galleries and the concept of 'fine art' intimidating. For some, the galleries themselves can come across as being too posh and sterile, the artworks costing more than limbs, and the exhibitions only coming by so often that we feel that they're too precious to be enjoyed. BLAC Friday challenges all of this.

With fears of digital art claiming dominance in the art world, it is reassuring to see that Karl James isn't letting it get to him.

His hands clutching traditional mediums, his brushes dancing on canvases, and his heart expressing itself through paintings, lino prints and charcoal drawings…

Childhood drawings are not usually considered to be works of art unless, of course, David Capra has worked his magic on them. With an eclectic collection of collages and compositions involving plasticine, rip-outs from old exercise books and his kindergarten worksheets, Capra brings the maturity and skill of an experienced…

If there's one thing we can learn from Anneli Olander, it's to never hold yourself back and always give everything your best shot without fear or worry.

As a Swedish artist who studied in Australia, Olander's development as an artist has sky rocketed ever since she…

The five-day home-fest, the HIA Home Ideas Show, returns to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre 26 – 30 March, providing home enthusiasts with inspiring ideas for decorating and renovating the abode. The Home Show is for anyone - whether you own your own home, are renting an apartment or unit, or still living with the folks - there is something for you to discover and learn. I’m a firm believer in your surroundings affecting the way you think, work and feel, so if it’s time for an update, or some inspiration, then this show is for you.

From sweeping, subtle shades of water-colour drenched sheets of paper to sharp photographs that transport viewers into another dimension, Tanya Pshenychny's art is nothing short of brilliant.

The pavement was their canvas and chalk was the tool of choice. Over four days Pyrmont Bridge became a site for what some would call “graffiti”, yet for the forty artists who struggled against the rain, wind and sun; it was all done in the name of art.