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Calling for entries for the $30,000 Dobell Drawing Prize
Be part of a new national conversation around drawing. The Dobell Drawing Prize has been revived as part of a…

Why John Mawurndjul’s barks are so contemporary
A major survey exhibition tracks a 40 year career, and looks at how an artist has changed the perception of…

Review: Daniel Buren: Like Child’s Play, Carriageworks
Daniel Buren uses steroid-sized children's building blocks to speak about our relationship with the world.

Review: Rigoletto by Opera Australia
Classic opera; classic revenge, classic tragedy. Rigoletto's big opulent sets are matched by big voices and big entertainment.

Review: Measured Response, NAS Gallery
A measured and beautiful exhibition that looks at how Indigenous artists use their bodies to explore narratives and culture through…

Career Spotlight: Gallery Director
Artshub spoke with three art gallery directors to ascertain what it takes to pull off such a multi-hatted, diplomatic and…

How a regional race riot from the 1860s is impacting artists today
Australia’s first race riot has an uncanny parallel to contemporary narratives, which are fleshed out in a new exhibition at…

Review: Lucia di Lammermoor by Opera Australia
A minimal set only serves to punch this opera into high voltage as the soloists offer a tour de force…

Is confirmation bias holding your organisation back?
Simply, perception is deception. ArtsHub takes a look at how to get past the hurdle of confirmation bias and arm…

How artists are inspired by cinema: 10 lessons from film
From Purple Rain to The Exorcist, we ask several artists to pick a favourite film and share its creative impact.