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Frida Khalo Museum exterior. Image: Wikimedia Commons. A blue rectangular building shown from street view where people are gathered outside.
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Famous artist homes that are now museums

Creativity starts at home – well it did for these famous artists. Their homes are now museums you can visit.

museum blockbusters 2024. Installation view of coffi of Ramses the Great from Ramses and the Gold of the Pharaoh exhibition at Australian Museum, Sydney.
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Must-see museum blockbusters in 2024

As Australians continue their love affair with all things ancient Egyptian, some of our museums are also embracing VR to…

From Robert MacPherson to Callum Morton, 'Halfway' showcases some of the finest artists our country has produced since the beginning of the 20th century. Photo: ArtsHub.
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Exhibition review: Halfway, Yarrila Arts and Museum

Yarrila Arts and Museum is geographically positioned at a midpoint between Meanjin/Brisbane and Eora/Sydney – hence the name of this…

close-up of gold miner's brooch held by blue-gloved hands and woman's eyes peering through.
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Gold, glitz and history on show in the State of Victoria gold jewellery collection

Fifteen highlighted pieces of newly acquired goldfield jewellery are on display in a glittery pop-up exhibition at the Melbourne Museum.

Powerhouse. Designer's view of green courtyard.
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Powerhouse Ultimo announces three-year closure

Powerhouse has released the concept designs for its Ultimo site, a key factor of which is reorienting the museum to…

Ramses. Image is a person in an exhibition looking at a range of Ancient Egyptian artefacts and an outer coffin.
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Exhibition review: Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs, Australian Museum

A harmonious blend of ancient wonders and modern innovation that explores the life of the illustrious pharaoh, Ramses the Great.

Pacific art. Image is of a person with dark curly short hair, folded arms and grey shirt looking askance at the camera and standing in front of an ochre coloured wall hanging.
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Swelling interest in Pacific arts

Seven concurrent exhibitions and initiatives turn the spotlight on Pacific art – and offer a deep dive into greater connection.

Image is of a man in a red shirt holding to the poles of a carousel. Gown by Kate V M Sylvester made from deconstructed t-shirt for We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize 2023. Image: Supplied.
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Just a buzz word? What sustainable fashion means today

Looking at sustainable fashion through transparency, innovative design and ethical practices, plus what we can all do to dress more…

Voice. A Yes sign in a suburban front yard in Caulfield South.
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Australia’s museums already collecting the history of Voice referendum

Museums are working in real time to document the Voice Referendum and create historical collections for the future, says Kylie…

Powerhouse. Image is a portrait of a Victorian era woman, Ada Lovelace, created by AI generated text
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New Powerhouse commission places writers in museums

In the first of a new writing series linked to its collection, Powerhouse focuses on pioneering computer programmer Ada Lovelace,…

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