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The beauty in the mundane shines through in Shanti Simpson’s three-part reflection on humanity.

The West Australian PulseCommentsPremiumHow a fleeting moment with a stranger inspired this artwork

Sitting at a red light on the way home from school Shanti Simpson shared a short, yet meaningful moment with a stranger.

Artemisia Blythe

Charley-Marie Travia, with her artwork Stored Away, pictured at the Art Gallery of Western Australia for The West Australian Pulse exhibition.

The West Australian PulsePremiumYoung talent gives ballet culture a ‘bad wrap’

Iona Presentation College graduate Charley-Marie Travia exposes ‘toxic culture’ of dance sport in photorealistic painting featured in 2025 Pulse exhibition

Simon Collins

Former Chisholm Catholic College student Angel Papalazaros and her artwork Hellenic Habitat at the Art Gallery of WA.

ARTSCommentsPremiumFamily pilgrimage inspired tribute to Greek heritage

Grandparents’ immigration to Australia inspired Angel Papalazaros’ two-part oil painting, Hellenic Habitat, a highlight of this year’s Pulse exhibition.

Simon Collins

The West Australian Pulse 2025 curator Emma Bitmead at AGWA between exhibition artworks by Joseph Radford (Untitled) and Tyson Barwood (Graff ft. me).

ArtPremiumCurating an exhibition of possibility

An annual visitor to The West Australian Pulse, this year marks Emma Bitmead’s first as the AGWA exhibition’s curator while it showcases 61 works by 2024 Year 12 visual arts graduates.

Tanya MacNaughton

Not only was his first daughter Manami born but he also opened Japanese takeaway restaurant Suisen in Bassendean.

The West PulseCommentsPremiumTeen cooks up work of art for dedicated dad

A teen’s stunning depiction of her father toiling away over the stove in the kitchen of the Old Perth Road diner hangs in the Art Gallery of WA as part of this year’s The West Australian Pulse exhibition.

Simon Collins

News. Pulse Laura Hughes pictured with her work titled "Drained" which is featured in The West Australian Pulse exhibition. Jackson Flindell

The West PulseCommentsPremiumArtwork explores teen’s story of masking autism traits

A vivid exploration of exhaustion, sensory overload, and resilience is on show at The West Australian Pulse, giving audiences a rare glimpse inside the mind of a WA teen.

Artemisia Blythe

Lola Beagley is among the talented Year 12 graduates in this year’s The West Australian Pulse exhibition thanks to her lovely portrait of her late great-grandfather.

The West Australian Pulse CommentsPremiumGreat-grandfather immortalised at AGWA Pulse exhibition

Swan Christian College graduate Lola Beagley’s poignant portray of late great-grandfather a shining light at this year’s survey of young artists at the Art Gallery of WA.

Simon Collins

Manami Teo (Kalamunda Senior High School): Suisen

Pulse 2025CommentsSee the world through the eyes of our talented young artists

Sixty-one priceless insights into what makes teenagers tick on show at this year’s The West Australian Pulse exhibition at the Art Gallery of WA. Here are 10 of the best.

Simon Collins

Aaron Yong with The West Australian Pulse People's Choice Award-winning artwork You Are Back, 2023.

ARTS CommentsPremiumPerth Mod graduate takes out Pulse People’s choice award

An artwork reflecting the confusion and anxiety of living between two cultures has won The West Australian Pulse 2024 People’s Choice Award.

Tanya MacNaughton

Curator Bahar Sayed at The Art Gallery of WA, with The West Australian Pulse 2024 works Lilas Areias Da Mata’s 6K and Sachi Elliott’s And the Equilibrium Fractured.

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

Some of the highlights from The West Australian Pulse 2024.

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

A new major runway show featuring emerging designers will be held at AGWA as part of The West Australian Pulse exhibition programming. James Gatfield, Gigi Raphael, Kristian Francuski and Amber Ponta-Churchill are among 21 graduates taking part.

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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

St Mark’s Anglican Community School graduate Sky Biesse is the winner of this year’s The West Australian Pulse People’s Choice Award. Pictured with her artwork Don’t Worry Be Happy.

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

AGWA Design Store curator Rob Marshall, fashion students Joanna Williams , Domonique McHugh and Kelly Tran with AGWA Design Store curator Leith Groves.

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

News. The West Australian Pulse 2023. Artist Parker Harris at AGWA.

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

Futurist Anders Sorman-Nilsson used AI to generate these self portraits.

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 2023 artist Daniella Mukwada at AGWA.

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

Young artists part of the AGWA Design Store takeover, Conor Macgrath, Luke Seth and Tuong Vi Le at Exquisite Bodies - Bruno Booth AGWA installation view.

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

Teen artist 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.

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

Taya Preshaw with work Cool Girl in The West Australian Pulse 2023 exhibition Andrew Ritchie.

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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

Mia Deriu on the rooftop bar at the Art Gallery of Western Australia. Andrew Ritchie

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

The West Australian Pulse 2023: (L-R) AGWA director Colin Walker, artist Oscar Palandri, West Australian Newspapers editor-in-chief Anthony De Ceglie, artist Parker Harris, AGWA head of learning and creativity research Lilly Blue and artist Daniella Mukwada.

‘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

The West Australian Pulse 2022 artist Finnity McHoull with her work, Candy, at the Art Gallery of WA.

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

Melville Senior High School student Charlotte Simmons (18) with her artwork, Echoes of Choeung Ek.

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