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Hamlet receives violent new life in Grand Theft Auto
A new documentary film charts the chaotic process of two actors attempting to stage 'Hamlet' in the ultra-violent world of…
Former tropical cyclone Alfred threatens multiple art venues
Many venues fared better than expected, several programs remain suspended in the wake of Cyclone Alfred.
From Grandma Moses to Frank McCourt: it's never too late for artistic success
History is littered with artists who found success late in life, including writers such as Frank McCourt. Here's a list…
Book bans are at an all time high, new report finds
The latest report from PEN America shows American book bans more than doubled than the previous year.
Book review: Outrageous Fortunes, Megan Brown and Lucy Sussex
An unearthing of the life and times of Mary Fortune, who wrote the first book of detective stories published in…
Resignations and censorship: Australia wrestles with artistic freedom
Creative Australia is not the only institution wrestling with resignations, scandal and claims of censorship.
Brisbane arts precinct braces for dangerous Cyclone Alfred
As south-east Queensland braces for the dangerous Cyclone Alfred, Brisbane's art precinct, poised on the edge of the Brisbane River,…
TikTok sensation: $19 Japanese strawberries transform into a pop art phenomenon
A video of an influencer eating an over-priced Japanese strawberry has gone viral, triggering discussions on pop art, luxury goods…
Italian police uncover history's largest network of forged artworks
Thirty-eight people are under investigation in a suspected Europe-wide network of forged artworks, designed to sell for millions of dollars.
Eromanga Natural History Museum expands to showcase Australia's largest dinosaur fossil
Home to Australia's largest dinosaur fossil, the Eromanga Natural History Museum is committed to housing its collection in the heart…