This time in Art Almanac, we soak in some works by artists who have, for their own drives, boldly expanded a practice – sometimes, in surprising ways. Showing age is no barrier to continual expansion, Victoria Hynes speaks with Macquarie University Art Gallery’s Rhonda Davis on the eve of a Ken Unsworth show that, as Davis explains, provides a “missing piece to the puzzle.” Fresh from her MA Art Prize win in September’s Sydney Contemporary, Emma-Kate Wilson speaks with Renée Estée, learning how the award nod gave an artist the confidence, in a tiny Melbourne studio, to take on her largest work to date – to “became interested in extending figures across large spaces.” While Sasha Grishin walks us through National Works on Paper 2026 and extraordinary expansions of expectation to be found on and around the pages. Plus, we have our national guide to exhibitions and awards, and the latest artist opportunities and services.
Art Almanac is Australia’s leading monthly guide to “what’s on” in the arts: exhibitions, events, workshops, open studios, artist opportunities, art awards and services. November 2026 features $510k+ in art prizes/funding, 650+ galleries, and 300+ artists, both emerging and established.
ART ALMANAC | Monthly exhibition + awards guide | November 2026
