Australia

Minister for the Arts back-pedalling on promises
Is the 'revitalisation' of plans for Powerhouse Ultimo a sign of the NSW Government's dwindling commitment to the arts?

Sisterhood in Pacific art
Tracking two decades of contemporary Pacific art, this exhibition flattens hierarchies and welcomes understanding.

Desert Mob returns, stronger than ever
Desert Mob 2023 returns, more self-determined than ever.

Opera review: Capriccio, Palais Theatre
Victorian Opera’s Capriccio was an indulgent treat for music lovers and wordsmiths alike.

Theatre review: Julius Caesar, fortyfivedownstairs
An excellent production that once again reminds us of the power of oratory.

Getting to know Louise Bourgeois
A comprehensive body of works by the French American artist Louise Bourgeois will soon land at AGNSW, showcasing the polarities…

Performance review: The Journey Down, WA
A sound and performance journey traversing space, time and cultural connection.

Exhibition review: Radiance: the art of Elisabeth Cummings, NAS Gallery
At 89, Elisabeth Cummings' paintings are brave and bold – this survey exhibition mapping a journey of mark making for…

Performance review: Pattern of Plants, The Eleventh Hour Theatre
An ensemble with traditional Japanese and baroque Western instruments looked musically into the world of plants.

From Tate Modern to Newcastle, Atong Atem is making an impact
Atong Atem's photography allows the past and the future to co-exist in powerful ways, and it's being noticed internationally.