Australia

The art of death in an age of denial
Artists have always painted skulls and confronted mortality but now such work is more important than ever.

Wikipedia biased against women writers
An edit-a-thon this Saturday will work to redress a bias in Wikipedia pages that diminishes women writers.

'I had no idea that art could be a career'
Growing up in the suburbs, many students don't even know there are options to develop their artistic talents and passions.

A Life in the Theatre
A wonderful revival of this play; Mamet's love letter to theatre.

A challenge to arts presenters: dig where you stand
Imagine if regional presenters cared half as much for the artists who live in their own towns as they do…

The Odd Couple
An excellent cast re-invigorates Neil Simon’s retro-mod classic.

On the Blue Train
What actually happened during Agatha Christie's lost days?

Zukerman plays Tchaikovsky & Mozart
Zukerman’s solos were magnificent with a deftness of touch belying his precision.

Tissue
One thing for sure, is that there will be a lot more people watering basil in their underwear.

On the move: latest appointments and resignations
Changes at Four Winds, Sydney Writers Festival, and more.