The art world, in context
News and developments connected to Melbourne.
A senior executive at the National Gallery of Victoria has been accused of stealing AUD 8 million over six years, allegedly reselling mobile phones at a profit. The case, investigated by IBAC, comes to court on October 20.
Source date ·A landscape by Russell Drysdale that has been out of public view for more than 40 years will be offered at Leonard Joel's Fine Art auction in Melbourne on 6 October, the Antiques Trade Gazette reported on 18 September 2026.
Source date ·A 7 September 2026 on-the-ground report finds strong transaction velocity across ages 12 to 82: Velvet Room Gallery's Bridie O'Brien placed 21 original works, Lara Scolari's 'Kakapo Dreaming' sold for AUD$6,950, and the Melbourne Society of Women Painters & Sculptors made 35 placements.
