Thuy On

Thuy On is the Reviews and Literary Editor of ArtsHub and an arts journalist, critic and poet who’s written for a range of publications including The Guardian, The Saturday Paper, Sydney Review of Books, The Australian, The Age/SMH and Australian Book Review. She was the Books Editor of The Big Issue for 8 years and a former Melbourne theatre critic correspondent for The Australian. She has three collections of poetry published by the University of Western Australian Press (UWAP): Turbulence (2020), Decadence (2022) and Essence (2025). Threads: @thuy_on123 Instagram: poemsbythuy

Thuy On's Latest Articles

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Career Advice

So you want my arts job: Museum Curator

Contrary to popular belief, the co-curator of the Museum of Desire did not need to be a sexpert.

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Theatre review: Mother Play, Southbank Theatre, The Sumner

Family ties that bind, loosen and break.

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Features

The book that changed your life

A selection of books that inspired and influenced, and left an indelible impression.

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Book review: Autocorrect, Etgar Keret

Etgar Keret is back with 33 short stories about life, the universe and everything in between.

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Features

20 pub quiz literary questions – the Aussie version

Can't get enough of literary quizzes? Here's another one, but with a distinct Down Under remit.

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News

2025 Miles Franklin shortlist

A mix of six established and new authors have been nominated for the prestigious literary award.

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Sponsored

Open call for artist contributions at Waterfront Brisbane

An opportunity to design a lasting sculptural legacy.

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Career Advice

So you want my arts job: MusicNSW CEO

Joe Muller, the Managing Director for NSW's peak body for contemporary music, always finds time to catch some live tunes…

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Opinions & Analysis

10 pet peeves about books

Some of the little things that annoy readers before they even read a page.

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News

New exhibition celebrating World Crocodile Day

A new touring showcase to commemorate reptilian prowess.

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