FEATURE September/October edition 2026
Philippa Nikulinsky
In her seventh book with Fremantle Press, Philippa Nikulinsky’s own words from her field diaries form a distinctive difference to earlier books, reinforced by drawings and text by her husband Alex, giving context to her long and successful practice.
LYN DI CIERO
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In the September/October edition 2026
In this edition we feature the beautifully presented new book from Fremantle Press, Philippa Nikulinsky: For the Seeker Who Walks, Nikulinsky’s seventh with the publisher. Known for her exquisite renditions of native plants and nature, the book is filled with her trademark intricate paintings, the result of site visits to remote locations. Drawn from her field diaries over 25 years, together with drawings and text from her co-traveller husband, Alex, readers can explore and imbue the atmosphere of sojourns across the state.
You can also hear Philippa in conversation with collaborator and daughter-in-law Angela Nikulinsky on Artoble, our free-to-download app.
Simone McGurk, Minister for Creative Industries answers your questions in this edition, with all questions and answers available on our website at artistschronicle.com
Laetitia Wilson reviews Christopher Young, 31 Collected Photographs at Bunbury Regional Gallery, a fascinating exploration of the ordinary, loaded with meaning.
We pay tribute to Hans Arkeveld (1942-2026) with a report of his Celebration of Life at Winthrop Hall at the University of WA, a place where he spent decades in a ‘commandeered’ lab working with educators and scientists, bringin art and science in close proximity.
Annette Peterson delved into Ravel at Midland Junction Arts Centre, where textiles and fibre generate wider questions.
Lastly, we preview the third iteration of the Regional Arts Triennial’s at John Curtin Gallery, a much-anticipated event for both regional and city artists and viewers.
Lyn Di Ciero, Editor
NEXT EDITION: November/December 2026 DEADLINE: 20 October 2026
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