Australia

Book review: Bright Shining, Julia Baird
A companion piece to her earlier book, 'Phosphorescence', 'Bright Shining' explores the quality of grace.

Dance review: New Breed 2023, Carriageworks
Unwavering talent with evocative works showcasing the newest developments in contemporary dance.

Opportunities and awards
Perth Festival calling for young artists, Newcastle Museum and Art Gallery receives extended funding, plus finalists of St Kilda Festival…

Does this new sculpture change how we publicly memorialise war?
A new permanent sculpture at the Australian War Memorial may signal a shift in how we publicly acknowledge veterans’ experiences.

Vale Khai Liew – a visionary designer
Known for his one-off commissions and short-run editions in furniture, designer Khai Liew leaves an incredible legacy.

A new era for Artspace begins
With a secured future, Artspace reopens its Woolloomooloo space after a significant redevelopment, and fuses history and memory with contemporary…

Exhibition review: Ian Gentle and The Gentle Project
A new retrospective of an iconic Australian artist, often understood, inspires a next generation.

Performance review: BLAKTIVISM, Hamer Hall
A potent First Nations performance with stirring vocals, storytelling and words of protest.

Music review: Maria Callas: A Concert in Hologram, Arts Centre Melbourne
3D hologram technology brings one of the world's greatest divas back to the stage, using the original vocal tracks of…

Music review: Zach Bryan, Flemington Racecourse
The US country star was joined by Dermot Kennedy and Daniel Ricciardo for a boot-stompin’ night of fun.