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First Nations artist exchange between Taiwan and Australia
In a first, Indigenous artists across Taiwan and Australia find shared conversations through an exchange project.

Opera review: The Tales of Hoffmann, Sydney Opera House
Four of the world's best opera companies collaborate for Damiano Michieletto's outstanding new production of 'The Tales of Hoffmann'.

A lesson in activism from US photographer Nan Goldin
NGA’s acquisition of Nan Goldin’s iconic suite of 126 photographs ‘The Ballad…’ offers lessons in documenting truth in times of…

When the money is given back … something is terribly wrong
News of the cancellation of the Hyde Park Barracks Art Commission has raised many questions.

This week's arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts this week.

Exhibition review: James Drinkwater, Drill Hall Gallery
Consistently bold and at scale, James Drinkwater's latest exhibition looks at the past 20 years of his paintings as a…

How do you know if you’ve got what it takes?
NAS Open Day is a great litmus test for putting your aspirations alongside the realities of studying art.

Did you know Australia is a global heritage leader?
Over 1200 delegates from the International Council on Monuments and Sites will meet in Sydney, to discuss pressing issues facing…

Social justice artists at risk, finds new report
New report calls for greater protection globally of artists on the frontline.

So you want my arts job: Tattoo Artist
What does it take to be a tattoo artist? We speak with Ink Sphinx about how she broke into the…