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July 2026

The July issue of Art Almanac includes legacy works we had to wait for. A relief has been to finally view the works of Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country at the National Gallery of Australia, following considerable controversy and a three-year delay. Sasha Grishin writes the review; balancing admiration for the dazzling scale of the works with an important commentary on its delay.

Another legacy work with obstacles thrown up in its path is Khaled Sabsabi’s conference of one’s self, 2026, at the Australia Pavilion in the 61st La Biennale di Venezia. We take a brief look, while Bronwyn Watson deep dives into Archie Moore’s monumental triumph from the previous Venice Biennale. Works with a patient regard for time and power in belief, even as our world changes, are on show in New Religion at Ngununggula. Victoria Hynes writes our preview. We hope you find much to inspire you this month.

Art Almanac | Australia’s longest-running guide to “what’s on” in the arts: exhibitions, events, workshops, open studios, artist opportunities, art awards and services. July 2026 features $625k+ in art prizes/funding, 610+ galleries, and 390+ artists, both emerging and established.

Contents

Editorial

Editor’s note
Editor’s pick

Preview:
New Religion – Words by Victoria Hynes

Two up:
Wayne Eager × Ayako Saito, Movement in form – Words by Emma-Kate Wilson

Review:
Ngura Puḻka – Epic Country – Words by Sasha Grishin

On display:
Archie Moore, kith and kin, 2024 – Words by Bronwyn Watson

Select exhibitions:
Enjoy our curated selection of must-see exhibitions across Australia this month

La Biennale di Venezia

News:
Omnia Art Prize
The Percivals
Linden Postcard Show
Northern Territory Craft Award

Books:
David Thomas, Amid

What’s on

Gallery index
Melbourne
Victoria
Sydney
New South Wales
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Queensland
Artist index

Art & industry

Artist opportunities
Awards
Art auction houses
Submissions and proposals
Studio spaces
Materials
Services
Consultants and valuers
Member organisations
Training

Cover image:
Ayako Saito, 夕凪 evening calm, 2026, steel, painted, 20.5 × 16 × 15.5cm
/ Photograph: Ayako Saito / Courtesy the artist and Australian Galleries, Melbourne & Sydney