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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…
Australian War Memorial’s $550 million museum development – take a look
What do the Australian War Memorial’s new museum spaces offer visitors?
Can these federal parliamentarians supercharge philanthropic giving to the arts?
The first hearing of the Federal Government’s inquiry into arts philanthropy revealed there is a lot to learn about the…
Producers are keen but cautious about Asia Pacific touring opportunities
Ties between artists in Australia and Asia are strengthening but several impediments stand in the way of more vibrant exchange.
Timothée Chalamet’s words on Gen Z audiences say far more than his views on opera and ballet
Social media turned on the actor after his remarks that ‘no one cares’ about opera and ballet, but the debate…
Dancing in CERCLES: Perth Festival show excels at bringing people together
An epic international dance project spotlighting the power of public dance was one of the greatest achievements of this year’s…