Australia

Buying art via an app
Positioned between IKEA and the gallery sector, this app for emerging collectors puts a new spin on online shopping.

Idea too dangerous for festival
Sydney Opera House has cancelled a talk by Muslim writer and activist who claims he is the victim of censorship.

The Canary Press Issue 4: Story Magazine
The latest issue features stories written by eight-year-old children reinterpreted by a stable of acclaimed Australian writers.

Lianna Haroutounian to replace Iveri in Otello
The Armenian soprano will make her debut with Opera Australia in July, in the role of Desdemona.

Unveiling traditional Japanese theatre at AGNSW
Over 165 exquisite traditional works from nĹŤ and kyĹŤgen theatre take centre stage at the Art Gallery of NSW.

Learning on a winning curve
Educational centres take out top honours in three state architecture awards.

Salman Rushdie announced for two big Australian festivals
Perhaps the world's most revered and reviled author will speak about the freedom to write to Australian audiences.

Brisbane Festival unveils 2014 program
Noel Staunton’s fifth and final Brisbane Festival features circus, theatre and Indigenous arts, bookended by American culture.

Comedian mines dark fare for dramatic debut
The final hours of two fatally entwined lives are explored in comedian turned dramatist Sarah Young’s first play.

A different way to say 'hello'
Sydney's Brown Council aims to involve disabled children in a bright and interactive Museum of Contemporary Art show.