Australia

Using personal perspective to make art accessible
A new exhibition at Artbank will explore the subjective nature of perspective through the eyes of a renowned group of…

$1 million bequest will support music programs for families and children
Melbourne Recital Centre has received its largest bequest to date, and one of the most significant, from the Betty Amsden…

Review: The Bleeding Tree at Arts Centre Melbourne
Angus Cerini’s award-winning play is magnificent, horrific and remarkable.

Melbourne Festival to seek new artistic director for 2020
The current Artistic Director of Melbourne Festival, Jonathan Holloway, will step down from the role after completing his fourth festival…

Applause: latest success stories
National Works on Paper Prize shortlist revealed, Performing Arts WA Awards nominations, Mordant Family VR Commission announced, Australian Jazz Bell…

The Death Of Noah Glass by Gail Jones
This is a novel of subtle shades and nuances, overflowing with references to literature, art and cinema published by text…

Why Captain Cook remains a contested national symbol
Last week's budget allocated $48.7M to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Cook's landing at Botany Bay. But controversy over Cook…

Melbourne museums align to amplify the community's diversity
A new collective has been formed by five major multicultural museums. Meet Multicultural Museums Victoria as it unveils the inaugural…

The flexible visual arts degree that responds to changes in your life
A visual arts program with dedicated exit points is giving students the opportunity to embrace their creative practice with the…

How to survive and thrive as an introvert in the arts
Do you prefer to listen more than you talk, deep conversation over small talk, solitude over parties – but sometimes…