While we might all be heading back to work (boring!) That doesn’t mean that summer or the fun is over. 

In fact I would argue January is the funnest month of them all. The weather is still mint, all the tourists go home and there’s still that summer excitement in the air. If you’re anything like me and have burnt your skin to a crisp over the break, why not take some time out of the sun and soak in some art instead in these galleries around the country. 

ARTEXPRESS 2025 - ART GALLERY OF NSW

Kicking off on February 6th, ARTEXPRESS is the  popular annual exhibition featuring a selection of exceptional student artworks created for the art-making component of the HSC examination in Visual Arts in 2024. Now is your chance to bank on the up and comers in the hopes that they will turn into the next Picasso and make a motza. 

YAYOI KUSAMA - NGV

Yayoi Kusama is one of the world’s most recognisable artists, from her experimental years in postwar Japan to her contributions to New York’s avant-garde scene in the 1960s. This is the largest exhibition of Kusama’s work presented in Australia and incorporates all of the senses including an infinity room Open from now until the 27th January. 

KAYLENE WHISKEY - ROSLYN OXLEY9 GALLERY

Kaylene Whiskey is one of the most recognisable First Nation artists and her latest exhibition Indulkana Soup at Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery is here to prove it. Celebrating strong, resilient heroines underpinned by empowerment and self-determination, this one is not to miss. On show now until the 25th of January. 

THE INTELLIGENCE OF PAINTING - MCA

Highlighting the works of fourteen Australian women artists The Intelligence of Painting brings together Karen Black, Angela Brennan, Eleanor Louise Butt, Prudence Flint, Maria Madeira, Thea Anamara Perkins, Kerrie Poliness, Jude Rae, Jessica Rankin, Julie Nangala Robertson, Gemma Smith, Jelena Telecki, Jenny Watson and Nyapanyapa Yunupingu for a five month exhibition starting March 7 at MCA. Yeah the girls. 

NADIA HERNÁNDEZ - STATION GALLERY 

From 8th of February until 8th of March, Venezuelan artist will be showcasing her latest body of work at Station Gallery. We recently interviewed Nadia about this upcoming show (which you can read here) so you best believe we’re very excited to see her art in all its glory. 

ACCIDENTALLY WES ANDERSON - AWA

Get inspired to spend a little longer looking up at the world with this exhibition based on the New York Times best-selling book and instagram account. With over two hundred photos from around the world that accidentally seem to be a frame grab from a Wes Anderson movie, this is an ode to one of the best filmmakers of our time.