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Khaled Sabsabi's Between Suns reveals the depths of the artist's spiritual practice
Curated by Mikala Tai, this survey exhibition is a moving exploration of the artist’s connections with Sufism, community and family…
News of Blue poles’ tour revives public divide over arts’ value
The announcement that one of Australia’s most valuable artworks will travel to WA has stoked a familiar public conversation.
How can artists make the most of the rise in affordable art fairs?
Australia is one of the Affordable Art Fair's fastest growing markets. While there are opportunities for artists, the big investment…
Which cost increases are hitting performing arts companies hardest?
It’s tough times for many across the nation right now, including Australia's performing arts companies.
Inside PIAZZA, the privately funded arts precinct supporting emerging artists
A burgeoning arts precinct backed by a sole private investor is testing fresh ideas to help local emerging artists find…
What really motivates arts philanthropists to give?
Glamorous galas and enticing tax breaks are one thing, but it takes a little more than that to convince arts…
Profits or losses for state theatre companies: key trends revealed
Our state theatres companies are navigating very challenging market conditions and while the audiences are there, expenses are on the…
Artists from the Asia Pacific stand out at international theatre festival
Of more than 30 theatre shows at this year's Theater Der Welt festival in Germany, these three productions from the…
Theatre of the World interview: the Chilean artists tapping into puppetry's power
Chilean theatre company Silencio Blanco uses puppetry to create powerful, documentary-style theatre works that are now touring the world.
Theatre of the World review: South Africa's Nkoli is fierce and fabulous opera
In the opera Nkoli, a majority Black South African cast bring the energy to a story of activism and defiance.