Australia

From 8 to 80: designing adaptive spaces for an ageing population
As the global population ages thanks to higher life expectancy, what are the ramifications for architectural design?

Architecture competitions are risky … but we can build on that
Are architectural competitions opportunities for unique propositions, or unnecessary risks that lead to unrealistic design ideas?

Celebrity, scandal and satire: City of Sydney's commissions get a reaction
City of Sydney unveiled 3 major commissions this week that will transform its character as an internationally recognised art city.

Will Sydney see a floating Sphinx in 2015?
Verdi’s Egyptian opera Aida has been announced as the next instalment in the Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour program.

A Little Touch of Chaos
By turns hilarious and poignant, A Little Touch of Chaos is cleverly structured, prosaic, observant and entertaining.

Your Fathers, Where are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever?
In introducing us to the frustrated everyman, Eggers seems to be searching for a pathology beneath the ire of modern…

Utzon Music Series: Bo Skovhus and Simone Young
Young was a colourful presence on the piano, Skovhus hit the top of his range with sweet melancholy.

White Porcelain Doll
Prying Eye Productions use dance, theatre and video to create an unsettling piece inspired by real-life horror stories.

Nurturing intercultural dialogue through art
Artists from India and Australia collaborate in a groundbreaking art exhibition showcasing artwork produced from an Artist Retreat

Arts Minister orders opera review
Senator George Brandis has appointed a three-member panel to determine if $32 million in federal funding is being well spent.