Nici Cumpston will succeed founding director Margo Smith, who plans to retire in May after 27 years at the helm.

Australian Impressionism might not be as well known as its French counterpart, but this late 19th-century art movement was important to the country.

The Lester Prize, Australia’s richest prize for portraiture, is now seeking entries from home-grown talent. Last year, held for the first time at WA Museum Boola Bardip, the award’s exhibition enjoyed ...