Our Vision for 2026: Digital Art as Cultural Infrastructure
As summer comes to an end in Australia, so does the festival season. With some of the largest festivals behind us, it is a good time to reflect on the digital elements that shaped this year’s events. All around Australia, festivals are creating a blend of music, performance, culture, and digital environments that captivate large audiences.
Festival Season Recap: Australia’s Most Creative Live Digital Visuals
As summer comes to an end in Australia, so does the festival season. With some of the largest festivals behind us, it is a good time to reflect on the digital elements that shaped this year’s events. All around Australia, festivals are creating a blend of music, performance, culture, and digital environments that captivate large audiences.
Artist Profile: pixelshifter
In conversation with one of Sugar Glider Digital’s artists, Scott Ritchie (aka pixelshifter), where we talk digital art and beyond.
How Can Digital Artists Bring Their Work Into the Real World?
How digital artists can take their work beyond the screen, showcasing it in public spaces, community projects, and local initiatives while connecting with audiences in real time.
Moral Rights in the Age of AI – Who Really Owns the Soul of the Artwork? (Part 3)
This is Part 3, following “Copyright and AI: Can a Robot Be Rembrandt? (Part 2)”, by Melbourne-based lawyer Sharon Givoni, discussing challenges determining copyright and moral rights as AI increasingly contributes to artistic creation.
Copyright and AI: Can a Robot Be Rembrandt? (Part 2)
This article continues the conversation from Part 1, “Made by Me… or the Machine?”, where Melbourne-based lawyer Sharon Givoni explored how Australian artists are using AI to push creative boundaries — and what that means legally.
Made by Me… or the Machine? How Australian Artists Are Using AI – and Who (Legally) Owns the Work
While AI offers bold new ways to create, it also brings tricky legal questions around copyright, ownership, and originality. Hear from opyright lawyer, Sharon Givoni, who shares her insight on the creative and legal tensions emerging from AI-generated work in Australia.
Artist Profile: Jessica Ticchio
In conversation with one of Sugar Glider Digital’s artists, Jessica Ticchio where we chat all things digital art and beyond.
The Power of Digital Art in Transitional Spaces
Public art has long embodied the cultural visions of diverse communities and peoples - from ancient frescos, reliefs and statues across geographies to political art demarcating eras of repression, liberation and transformation.
Artist Profile: Jonathan Puc
We sat down with SGD artist, Jonathan Puc, where we explored their practice and perspectives on digital art.
Artist Profile: Craig S-R
We sat down with SGD artist, Craig-SR to discuss his key insights and reflections on the West Bund Art & Design Fair.

