Archie Moore’s extraordinary installation kith and kin features on our November/December cover. It’s accompanied by a thoughtful essay by Maya Hodge, in which the Lardil and Yangkaal writer reflects on the way this history-making artwork symbolises a hopeful turning point in the cultural conversation.

Meanwhile, Steve Dow previews the latest Asia-Pacific Triennale, in which artists spin new worlds out of remnants and ruins, Ben Quilty and Georgia Spain talk about the perils of painting and Jane O’Sullivan meditates on what the art book revival says about our love affair with the printed word.

We also visit Nathan Beard’s studio and pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama, a rare artist who combines a singular vision with  worldwide appeal.