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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.
Yhonnie Scarce's In Absence now permanently installed at Mona
Visitors to this year's Dark Mofo festival will be among the first to experience the monumental and moving installation in…
Profits or losses for contemporary dance companies: who’s in best and worst shape?
In lean times for the sector, contemporary dance companies are maintaining stability while some are securing partnerships to extend their…
How children's authors are managing the fallout from Craig Silvey’s guilty plea
In a difficult time for the Australian KidLit community, authors are having much-needed conversations to keep connections with young readers…
Can this year’s Venice Biennale artists avoid politics amid protests and pavilion closures?
The protests continue to overshadow the art at this year’s Venice Biennale. Can its exhibiting artists really stay out of…
Should arts leaders have time limits on their tenures?
A recent spike in departure announcements from long-serving Australian arts leaders prompts the question: how long is too long at…
John Brack x Noel McKenna review: National Portrait Gallery’s masterful pairing of two great Australian painters
The shared interests of two Australian artists prove a fitting portal through which to explore their unique artistic voices.
Major WA arts companies welcome early state funding announcement
The WA Arts Minister has released key components of the state's arts funding plans for 2026-27, though details are still…
ArtsHub job insights: the most in-demand arts jobs and salaries in 2025
Which arts professionals are in demand and which job ads are getting the most attention from job-seekers? See what our…