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PulsefestPremiumInsight into the minds and hearts of young creatives

The West Australian Pulse 2024 curator Bahar Sayed’s own career trajectory is the epitome of The West Australian Pulse ethos, showing how a vocation in the arts can take you along unexpected pathways.

Tanya MacNaughton

The West Australian PulsePremiumPICTURED: 10 must-see art works from Pulse 2024

Sixty stunning art works will be on display at the gallery from April 6 to October 6, each offering unique insights into the class of 2023. Here are some of the highlights.

Simon Collins

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WA-first fashion runway coming to AGWA

As part of The West Australian Pulse, a major new fashion show at the State gallery will showcase emerging talent and highlight fashion as an accessible artform and genuine career path.

Megan French

Back to back victoryCommentsPremiumSky’s the limit as art lover cleans up prestigious prizes

Sky Biesse’s artwork Don’t Worry Be Happy has grabbed the attention of The Art Gallery of WA visitors to be voted winner of The West Australian Pulse 2023 People’s Choice Award.

Tanya MacNaughton

The West PulsePremiumAGWA teams up with next generation of fashion designers

AGWA Design Store curators Leith Groves and Rob Marshall have teamed up with fashion students as part of the Pulse Youthquake takeover.

Megan French

Colour my worldPremiumCreativity to tackle preconceived expectations

It is not easy to convey an experience through art but that is exactly what Parker Harris achieved with their artwork, They are me, I am them, selected for The West Australian Pulse 2023 at AGWA.

Tanya MacNaughton

FUTURE GAZING PremiumARTificial intelligence to spur human creativity

AI created this image of futurist Anders Sorman-Nilsson. At a speech at AGWA this month, he’ll explain why that’s not an existential threat to human artists but the dawn of a new renaissance period.

Katherine Fleming

The West Australian Pulse 2023PremiumPulse beats strong for young artist

There was never any doubt in Daniella Mukwada’s mind as a Year 12 visual arts graduate that she wanted her final work to explore the dangerous dynamic that exists in a domestically violent relationship.

Tanya MacNaughton

PULSE EXHIBITION PremiumEnfants Terrible take over AGWA Design Store

As the Art Gallery of Western Australia is taken over by an influx of young creatives as part of a ‘youthquake’ for The West Australian Pulse exhibition, we meet three designers moving into its Design Store.

Megan French

Pulse 2023 editor’s choice PremiumTeen artist’s incredible work shines light on mental health

Sky Biesse said she was proud to shed light on mental health as she was announced as a standout artist at the launch of The West Australian Pulse 2023.

Lauren Higham

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WATCH: Young WA artists share incredible creative processes

Meet some of the amazing young WA students taking part in The West Australian’s Pulse 2023 exhibition and get an insight into the inspiration behind their stunning artworks.

Jay Hanna

Sky’s the limit Mia Deriu set for The West Australian Pulse gig

Mia Deriu is shouting from the rooftops after being plucked to perform at this year’s The West Australian Pulse exhibition. 

Andrei Harmsworth

‘expand the audience’CommentsPremiumPulsating AGWA partnership showcases year 12 artistic talent

The West Australian Pulse 2023 returns to AGWA bigger, bolder and braver than ever with a program of events and activities accompanying the annual exhibition.

Tanya MacNaughton

Brave showcaseCommentsForever capturing Pulse personal stories on camera

The West Australian’s new YouTube video series provides compelling insight into 14 of the young artists selected for The West Australian Pulse 2022 exhibition at AGWA.

Tanya MacNaughton

People’s pulseWinner announced for Pulse exhibition People’s Choice Award

Visitors to this year’s The West Australian Pulse exhibition have cast their votes with Charlotte Simmons winning the Act Belong Commit People’s Choice Award for her artwork Echoes of Choeung Ek.

Tanya MacNaughton

The West Australian Pulse 2022PremiumConfronting teenage ideas through art making

Nathan Beard did not need to have his TEE artwork selected for Year 12 Perspectives to have his own experience with the AGWA exhibition featuring a glimpse into the minds of graduating high school students.

Tanya MacNaughton

Worthy winnerPremiumPulse 2022: Editor’s Choice Award goes to ‘haunting’ work

Governor Stirling graduate Tanami Dundas-Steedman has taken out the $2500 prize with an ‘inspiring’ study of domestic violence.

Simon Collins

YOUNG CREATIVESPremiumYoung talent time at the Art Gallery of WA

Year 12 exhibition is “a deeply impacting and moving insight into young people’s lives”

Simon Collins

The West Australian Pulse 2022CommentsYoung artist’s modern take on entrenched issues

If having one artwork in the annual Year 12 Perspectives exhibition at the Art Gallery of WA is quite an achievement, Bailey Arundell should be doubly proud.

Simon Collins

The West Australian Pulse 2022CommentsPremiumInspiring artist details journey with debilitating disorder

St George’s Anglican Grammar School graduate Mckenzie Wilson’s subtle yet remarkably candid painting Afterglow explores the before and after of her battle with a debilitating eating disorder.

Simon Collins

The West Australian Pulse 2022PremiumWarning signs for dementia sufferers

Dementia touches the lives of too many people including Iona Presentation College graduate Ahleigha Davidson who chose to use her family’s experience in last year’s artwork, Warning Signs 2021.

Tanya MacNaughton

The West Australian Pulse 2022PremiumFrom Applecross art to Emmy Award-winning main titles

Perth’s Raoul Marks puts fresh perspectives on The Crown, True Detective and more

Simon Collins

The West Australian Pulse 2022PremiumYoung artist reveals the modern vices for teenagers

Young artist Michaela Oberlin-Brown’s four-part work details drugs, drinking, beauty and sex

Simon Collins

The West Australian Pulse 2022PremiumPulse artist takes first step towards costume design

It means the world to Lani Robinson to be able to share the beauty of her Maori heritage in this year’s The West Australian Pulse exhibition, while at the same time feeling quite vulnerable.

Tanya MacNaughton